Definition

Relating to a type of plant or organism that thrives in moderate conditions, especially in terms of moisture and temperature.

Example

The mesophyllic plants in the garden require regular watering to stay healthy.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of mesophyllic plants?

No, what does that mean?

It refers to plants that thrive in moderate temperatures and moisture.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to read more about them.

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Root Explanation

Mesophyllic → It is formed from "meso-" (from Greek "mesos", meaning middle) and "phyllon" (from Greek, meaning leaf). The word describes plants that thrive in moderate conditions, particularly in terms of moisture and temperature, hence relating to leaves in a middle or moderate environment.

Memory Tip

Think of 'middle' ('meso-') and 'leaf' ('phyllon') to remember that 'mesophyllic' refers to plants that grow best in moderate conditions.

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