edaphic

Definition

Relating to, or determined by, conditions of the soil, especially as it relates to biological systems.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔδαφος (édaphos, “ground”) + -ic. By surface analysis, edaph- + -ic.

Example Sentences

• "Thus, temporal inactive geophiles, such as the caterpillars of many butterfly species, only bury in the ground for nymphosis; even so they constitute an important food source for other edaphic species."

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