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SAXICOLE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Plant Biology
DEF

Living or growing among rocks.

CONT

In northern latitudes, Lichens are usually saxicolous.

CONT

Saxicole lichens, which occur on rocks and stones.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

[Se dit d'une] plante qui croît sur les rochers, les terrains rocailleux.

CONT

Les végétaux saxicoles colonisent les fentes et les éboulis ou, plus rarement, croissent sur la roche même, comme dans le cas des lichens.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Biología vegetal
DEF

Que vive en las rocas.

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