Pneumatophanic is a complex word that describes an ecosystem dominated by plants that are adapted to grow in water and air. Some synonyms for pneumatophanic include hydroaerophytic, nematophytic, and helophytic. Hydroaerophytic refers to plants that can grow in both water and air, while nematophytic describes plants that have specialized roots for absorbing nutrients from water and air. Helophytic refers to plants that are adapted to grow in marshy or swampy areas, where they can obtain nutrients from the wet soil. These synonyms all describe plant life that is uniquely adapted to thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.