Arenicolous

/ˌærɪˈnɪkələs/ adjective

Definition

Living in or adapted to life in sandy substrates or environments.

Etymology

From arenicola + '-ous' (full of, characterized by), describing organisms whose habitat is sand.

Kelly Says

Arenicolous species face constant challenges—sand shifts with wind and water—so these creatures evolved incredible sensory systems and flexible behaviors to never get lost in their moving landscape.

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