epiphytes

[US]/[ˈepɪˌtaɪts]/
[UK]/[ˈepɪˌtaɪts]/
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Translation

n.plants, typically orchids, ferns, or mosses, that grow on other plants but do not derive nourishment from them.
n. pl.Plants that grow on other plants without harming them.

Phrases & Collocations

growing epiphytes

epiphyte communities

epiphytes thrive

studying epiphytes

epiphyte diversity

epiphytes cling

dense epiphytes

epiphyte roots

finding epiphytes

epiphyte habitats

Example Sentences

the rainforest floor was littered with fallen epiphytes.

epiphytes thrive in humid environments with plenty of sunlight.

orchids are a common type of epiphyte found in tropical regions.

researchers studied the distribution of epiphytes on tree branches.

many epiphytes have specialized roots for absorbing moisture from the air.

the abundance of epiphytes indicated a healthy rainforest ecosystem.

epiphytes contribute to the biodiversity of the forest canopy.

we observed several bromeliads, a type of epiphyte, growing on the rocks.

the guide pointed out the unique epiphytes clinging to the tree trunks.

epiphytes often form intricate communities on the bark of trees.

deforestation threatens the survival of many epiphyte species.

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