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epiphyte

/ˈɛp.ɪ.faɪt/

Tradução: Planta que obtém água e nutrientes do ar e da chuva; geralmente cresce sobre outra planta, mas não é parasita.

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noun

/ˈɛp.ɪ.faɪt/C1formalscientific
  • ptPlanta que obtém água e nutrientes do ar e da chuva; geralmente cresce sobre outra planta, mas não é parasita.

A plant that derives moisture and nutrients from the air and rain; typically grows on another plant but is not parasitic.

  1. Air plantC1formalscientific

    A plant that grows on another plant for physical support, obtaining moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, and debris around it, without being parasitic.

    ptPlanta aérea

    • Orchids are a common type of epiphyte found in tropical rainforests.
    • The epiphyte attached itself to the branch of the old oak tree.
    • Many epiphytes have specialized roots to absorb water from the humid air.

    Sinônimosaerophyteair plant

Formas
  • epiphytes plural form
  • epiphytes' possessive plural form
  • epiphyte's possessive singular form