cavernicolous

[kav-er-nik-uh-luh s] /ˌkæv ərˈnɪk ə ləs/

adjective

living in caverns or caves, as certain animals.

Origin of cavernicolous

1885-1890

First recorded in 1885-90; cavern + -i- + -colous

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cavernicolous cockroaches show varying degrees of dependence on and adaptation to these specialized habitats.

The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches Louis M. Roth
The possible origin of cavernicolous Orthoptera has been discussed by Chopard .

The Biotic Associations of Cockroaches Louis M. Roth

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