A small hole, passage, or opening through which something can creep or move slowly; a burrow or hiding place.
Compound of 'creep' and 'hole' (from Old English 'hol'). The term describes spaces designed for or used by creeping animals, insects, or small creatures.
Ecologists study 'creepholes' in soil to understand arthropod communities—tiny insects create a highway system underground that aerates soil and breaks down dead organic matter!
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