epixylous

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

epi- +‎ xyl- +‎ -ous

Adjective[edit]

epixylous (not comparable)

  1. (mycology) Relating to, growing or living on the surface of wood
    Some moulds prefer to live on bread, but others are epixylous.
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