microphyte
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Under the microscope, the phytoplankton appeared as a swarm of tiny, vibrant dots.
Definition:A type of microphyte that drifts in large numbers in the upper part of a body of water.
Example:The biofilm formed a slimy layer on the inside of the water pipes, hosting various types of microphytes.
Definition:A community of microorganisms that adhere to a surface and are often embedded in a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances.
Example:Some epiphytic microphytes can be found thriving on the bark of trees in the tropical rainforest.
Definition:Growing or living upon the surface of another organism, especially a plant.
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