Epiphytic
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What Does Epiphytic Mean?
- 附生的
- 气生的
- 依附植物的
Epiphytic Pronunciation
/ˌɛpɪˈfɪtɪk/
Epiphytic Definition
adjective
Definition
Describing plants that grow on another plant but are not parasitic, deriving moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, or debris accumulating around them.
In ZH
形容生长在其他植物上的植物，但不寄生，从空气、雨水或周围累积的碎屑中获取水分和养分。
How to Use Epiphytic in a Sentence
- Orchids are well-known epiphytic plants that thrive in tropical environments.
- The epiphytic growth of moss on tree trunks adds to the biodiversity of the forest.
- Many epiphytic species can be found in rainforests, where they receive ample moisture.
- The adaptations of epiphytic plants allow them to survive in nutrient-poor environments.
- I have an epiphytic cactus that grows beautifully on my porch.