ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Epixylous

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Epixylous is an adjective meaning (mycology) Relating to, growing on, or living on the surface of wood.

Meaning

(mycology) Relating to, growing on, or living on the surface of wood.

Example Sentences

Some moulds prefer to live on bread, but others are epixylous.

Synonyms for epixylous

Depending on context, synonyms include epixylic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include epiphloedal, xylicolous, xylophilous, xylogenous, xylophytic, epizooic.

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