phytotelma

Questions

What does phytotelma mean?

A small, water-filled cavity in a tree or any similar environment such as the axil of a bromeliad

Where does phytotelma come from?

From Ancient Greek φυτόν (phutón, “plant”) + τέλμα (télma, “pond”).

How to pronounce phytotelma

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