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xerophile

/ˈzɪə.rə.faɪl/

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noun

/ˈzɪə.rə.faɪl/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее растение, приспособленное к выживанию в условиях с очень малым количеством воды, таких как пустыни или засушливые регионы.

A noun referring to a plant that is adapted to survive in environments with very little water, such as deserts or arid regions.

  1. Drought-adapted organismC1formalscientific

    A plant or organism that is adapted to survive in environments with very little water, such as deserts or arid regions.

    ruКсерофил

    • Cacti are classic examples of xerophiles.
    • Xerophiles have evolved special mechanisms to store water.
    • The study of xerophiles helps us understand survival in extreme climates.

    Synonymsxerophyte

    Antonymsmesophyte