ectohydric

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English

Etymology

From ecto- +‎ hydric.

Adjective

ectohydric (not comparable)

  1. (botany) That transports water on its external surface
    • 2015 September 17, “Diversification of Nitrogen Sources in Various Tundra Vegetation Types in the High Arctic”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
      These two species are ectohydric and take up N with water from precipitation [34 ].

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