hydrophytic (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪdrəˈfɪtɪk/

Definition

Adapted to grow in water or in very wet, saturated soil conditions.

Examples

• Hydrophytic vegetation often dominates the landscape within protected wetland ecosystems.

• The botanist identified several hydrophytic species along the muddy banks of the river.

• These specialized hydrophytic structures allow the plant to exchange gases even when submerged.

Synonyms of hydrophytic

Words with a similar meaning to hydrophytic:

• aquatic
• water-loving
• hygrophytic

Antonyms of hydrophytic

Words with the opposite meaning to hydrophytic:

• xerophytic

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