lignicolous

/ lɪɡˈnɪkələs; ˈlɪɡnɪˌkəʊl /

adjective

1. growing or living on or in wood

Word History and Origins

Origin of lignicolous¹

C19: ligni- + -colous

Example Sentences

Sporangia minute, lignicolous, the fructification much extended upon a hypothallus, lime deposit tawny 16.

From Project Gutenberg

The group to which the old genus Ascobolus belongs is in a great measure confined to the dung of various animals, although there are two or three lignicolous species; and Ascophanus saccharinus was first found on old leather, Ascophanus testaceus on old sacking, &c.

From Project Gutenberg