Meaning | Deficient in moisture. | |
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Example | "deserts provide xeric environments" | |
Narrower | xerophytic | Adapted to a xeric (or dry) environment |
Opposite | hydric | Having or characterized by excessive moisture |
mesic | Having or characterized by moderate or a well-balanced supply of moisture |
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