epiphytism

English

Etymology

From epiphyte +‎ -ism.

Noun

epiphytism (uncountable)

1. (botany) The quality or condition of being an epiphyte.
   • 2012, Mark A. Ragan, Carolyn J. Bird, Proceedings of the Twelfth International Seaweed Symposium‎^[1]:

     Wet weight of the main components of the epifauna per 500 g of G. verrucosa (A) and degree of epiphytism (B) found in the algal bed at Isla Santa María.