ascidicolous

/æsɪˈdɪkələs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Living on or attached to an ascidian, especially a species of plant that grows on sea squirts or their colonies.

“The researchers identified an ascidicolous species of algae in the ocean’s ecosystem.”

2. noun

A plant that grows on sea squirts or their colonies.

“The ascidicolous organisms were found thriving in the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • epibiont
  • epiphytic

Antonyms

  • endolithic
  • endozoic