phytotelma

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”) + τέλμα (télma, “pond”).

Noun

phytotelma (plural phytotelmata)

1. (biology) A small, water-filled cavity in a tree or any similar environment such as the axil of a bromeliad

Derived terms

• phytotelmatic
• phytotelmic