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/ɛpɪˈbaɪɒnt/ · e·pi·bi·ont
noun
- An organism that lives on the surface of another organism, such as a plant or an animal. The epibionts on the coral reef included algae, barnacles, and sea anemones.
noun
- A substance or material that adheres to the surface of another material, such as a coating or a film. The epibiont on the paint surface was difficult to remove without damaging the underlying material.
Did you know? The term 'epibiont' is often used in the context of space exploration, where it refers to microorganisms that can survive and thrive on the surface of spacecraft or other artificial surfaces.