epiphytism

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English

Etymology

From epiphyte +‎ -ism.

Noun

epiphytism (uncountable)

  1. (botany) The quality or condition of being an epiphyte.
    • 2012, Mark A. Ragan, Carolyn J. Bird, Proceedings of the Twelfth International Seaweed Symposium:
      Wet weight of the main components of the epifauna per 500 g of G. verrucosa (A) and degree of epiphytism (B) found in the algal bed at Isla Santa María.