epixylous

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English

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Etymology

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From epi- +‎ xyl- +‎ -ous.

Adjective

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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.