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xerothermophilic

xerothermophilic is the alternative form of xerothermophilous.

Meaning of xerothermophilous

Adjective

xerothermophilous (comparative more xerothermophilous, superlative most xerothermophilous)

  1. Both thermophilous and xerophilous.
    • The bedrock, specific geomorphology, warm and dry climate with a xerothermophilous flora, and the role of humans have resulted in high biodiversity including protected flora and fauna, often light demanding species dependent on the traditional management.2016 January 20, “Detecting Coppice Legacies from Tree Growth”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Questions about xerothermophilic

What is xerothermophilic the alternative form of?
Xerothermophilic is the alternative form of xerothermophilous.

Words near xerothermophilic in the dictionary

  1. xerotes
  2. xerotherm
  3. xerothermic
  4. xerothermic period
  5. xerothermic periods
  6. xerothermophilic
  7. xerothermophilous
  8. xerothermous
  9. xerotherms
  10. xerotic
  11. xerotolerance

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