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troglobiont

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[trog-luh-bahy-ont] / ˌtrɒg ləˈbaɪ ɒnt /

noun

any creature having a cave-dwelling mode of life.

Etymology

Origin of troglobiont

1920–25; < Greek trōglo- ( see troglodyte) + -biont ( def. )

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