Definition

Describing organisms that live in caves or caverns.

Example

Bats are cavernicolous creatures that thrive in dark, underground environments.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of cavernicolous creatures?

Yeah, I think they live in caves, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how they adapt to such dark environments.

I wonder what other unique traits they might have.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cavernicolous → It is formed from "cavern" (from Latin "caverna", meaning cave) and "-icolous" (from Latin "-icolus", meaning dwelling or inhabiting). The word "cavernicolous" describes organisms that dwell in or inhabit caves.

Memory Tip

Think of creatures that 'dwell' ('-icolous') in 'caves' ('cavern') — that's why cavernicolous refers to those that live in caves.

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