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xerophytic

/ˌzɪr.əˈfɪt.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˌzɪr.əˈfɪt.ɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к ксерофиту или характерный для него — растения, приспособленного к засушливым условиям.

Relating to or characteristic of a xerophyte, a plant adapted to dry conditions.

  1. Adapted to dry environmentsC2formalscientific

    Describes plants or organisms that are structurally and functionally adapted to survive in extremely dry or arid conditions.

    ruКсерофитный

    • Cacti are classic examples of xerophytic plants, storing water in their thick stems.
    • Xerophytic adaptations include deep root systems and waxy leaf coatings to reduce water loss.
    • The study focused on the unique photosynthetic pathways of xerophytic vegetation in the desert.

    Synonymsxeric

    Antonymshydrophyticmesophytic

Forms
  • more xerophytic comparative form
  • most xerophytic superlative form