Definition of Epigeic

Epigeic organisms live on the soil surface, in addition, the term can also be applied to animals that cannot burrow, swim or fly. For example, a wolf spider is an example of an epigeal animal because it is always in contact with a surface since it cannot burrow, swim or fly.

A Wolf spider (Pardosa sp.) is an epigeal animal.

Other names for (or types of) Epigeic include:

• Epigaeic
• Epigeal

Related terms

• Hypogeic

Related groups of terms

• General biology

See other words beginning with E