different between xeromorphic vs xerophytic

xeromorphic

English

Etymology

From xero- +? -morphic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /z?????m??f?k/
  • Rhymes: -??(r)f?k

Adjective

xeromorphic (comparative more xeromorphic, superlative most xeromorphic)

  1. (biology) Of, relating to, or characteristic of the xerophytes, especially having the ability to store water in leaves and stems.
    Synonym: xeromorphous

Related terms

Translations

Paronyms

  • xenomorphic

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xerophytic

English

Etymology

xerophyte +? -ic

Adjective

xerophytic (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Of, pertaining to, or being a xerophyte
  2. (ecology) Having a very dry environment

Derived terms

  • mesoxerophytic
  • psychroxerophytic
  • subxerophytic
  • xerophytically

Noun

xerophytic (plural xerophytics)

  1. xerophyte

Anagrams

  • hypertoxic

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