Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows in a region with a high level of ultraviolet radiation, often in tropical areas with intense sunlight, typically a fern or moss that has adapted to these conditions.

“The tropophyte in the greenhouse was a remarkable example of evolutionary adaptation.”

2. noun

More broadly, any organism that has adapted to thrive in a particular environment.

“The researchers studied the tropophytes found in the unique ecosystem of the salt lake.”