epilithic
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'lithos' meaning 'stone'.
مثال
- The epilithic algae form a thin layer on the rock surface.
- Epilithic organisms are an important part of the ecosystem.
- The study focused on the diversity of epilithic lichens.
ترکیبهای رایج
Epilithic algae Epilithic organisms Epilithic lichens Epilithic mosses
تعریف انگلیسی
adjective
- growing on stone “epilithic mosses” “Pertains to noun: stone”