epigeal

epigeal
/ep'i jee"euhl/, adj.
1. Entomol. living near the surface of the ground, as on low herbs or other surface vegetation.
2. Bot. epigeous.
Also, epigean.
[1860-65; EPIGE(OUS) + -AL1]

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