The tendency or preference of organisms to live in and thrive within calcium-rich environments or substrates.
From 'calci-' (calcium) + '-philia' (love of, Greek origin). The -philia suffix creates abstract nouns describing preferences or attractions.
Calciphilia is why limestone caves develop unique ecosystems—organisms have literally evolved to prefer and depend on calcium-rich rock, creating whole communities built around mineral chemistry.
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