Cavernicolous

/ˌkæv.ərˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ adjective

Definition

Living in or inhabiting caves, especially referring to animals or organisms adapted to cave life.

Etymology

From Latin 'caverna' (cavern) plus '-colous' (suffix meaning dwelling in or living in); literally 'cave-dwelling.'

Kelly Says

Cavernicolous creatures like olm salamanders have lost their eyes over millions of years—but they 'see' using electroreception, proving that life adapts in the strangest ways when light disappears.

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