epigenous
/ɪˈpɪdʒənəs/
adjective
- Growing or living on the surface of something, especially on the surface of a plant or other organism.
- The botanist identified an epigenous moss growing on the tree bark.
- Epigenous fungi appear as a powdery coating on leaves.
- Some epigenous lichens thrive on bare rock surfaces.
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