Xerothermic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Both hot and dry. not-comparable
  2. 2
    That flourishes in hot, dry conditions. not-comparable

    "[…] a southwestern, xerothermic element, including Geothallus, Targionia, and various Riccia species."

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"[…] a southwestern, xerothermic element, including Geothallus, Targionia, and various Riccia species."

Etymology

From xero- + thermic.

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xerothermic period

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