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epiphyte in a sentence

n.

Definition

An epiphyte is a plant that grows on another plant or structure for physical support, deriving moisture and nutrients from the air and environment rather than from soil.

Sample Sentences

  1. An epiphyte can thrive without soil, drawing nutrients and moisture from the air and surrounding environment.
  2. Many tropical rainforests are home to a variety of epiphytes, including orchids and bromeliads.
  3. The unique adaptations of epiphytes allow them to survive in challenging locations high up in the canopy.
  4. While they live on other plants, epiphytes do not harm their hosts, instead benefiting from their support.
  5. In a botanical garden, the curator pointed out the stunning flowers of an epiphyte clinging to a tree trunk.

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