lithophytic

Meanings

• adjective

  A term used in geology to describe organisms that grow on or within rocks.

  - "The lithophytic algae form crusts on the undersides of rocks in streams."
  - "Some bacteria are lithophytic, growing directly on rock surfaces."

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Variants

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lithophyte , lithophytes , lithophytic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'lithos' (stone) and 'phyton' (plant).

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Trivia

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1. Lithophytic organisms are an important part of the nitrogen cycle in aquatic environments.

2. The oldest known lithophytic organisms are stromatolites, which date back over 3.5 billion years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Biofilms: Lithophytic organisms often form biofilms, which are complex communities of microorganisms adhered to surfaces.

2. Endoliths: Organisms that live inside rocks are also referred to as endoliths, and they can be lithophytic.

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Culture

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In literature, lithophytic organisms have been used as metaphors for resilience and endurance, as they are able to thrive in harsh environments.

How to Memorize "lithophytic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a plant growing out of a rock to remember the definition of lithophytic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a tenacious organism clinging to a rock in a challenging environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Litho' for 'Lithophytic' and remember it means 'growing on stone'.

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