Avicolous

/əˈvɪkələs/ adjective

Definition

Living in, inhabiting, or associated with birds or bird habitats.

Etymology

From Latin 'avis' (bird) + '-colous' (living in or inhabiting), similar to words like 'arboreal' or 'aquatic.' This biological term describes organisms or things dependent on birds.

Kelly Says

Mites that live exclusively on bird feathers, parasites that only infect specific bird species—these are all avicolous organisms, showing how deep ecological relationships can go.

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