Relating to or characterized by temporary or short-lived forms; having the nature of an ephemeromorph.
From ephemeromorph plus the adjectival suffix -ic.
Spring wildflowers have an 'ephemeromorphic' life strategy—they bloom brilliantly for weeks before vanishing, perfectly adapted to the temporary window of moisture and light in forests.
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