epigenous
[ ih-pij-uh-nuhs ]
adjectiveBotany.
growing on the surface, especially the upper surface, as fungi on leaves.
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British Dictionary definitions for epigenous
epigenous
/ (ɪˈpɪdʒɪnəs) /
adjective
biology growing on the surface, esp the upper surface, of an organism or part: an epigenous fungus
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