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troglobiont

[ trog-luh-bahy-ont ]

noun

  1. any creature having a cave-dwelling mode of life.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of troglobiont1

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

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