Definition

Describing organisms that live inside or deeply within rocks or coral.

Example

Some species of algae are endolithic, thriving in the protective environment of coral reefs.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of endolithic organisms?

Yeah, I read about them in a science article recently.

It's fascinating how they can live within rocks, right?

Absolutely! They really show how life can adapt in extreme environments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Endolithic → It is formed from "endo-" (meaning within) and "lithos" (meaning stone). The word describes organisms that live within the rock or stone.

Memory Tip

Think of something that lives 'within' ('endo-') a 'stone' ('lithos') — that's why endolithic refers to life inside rocks.

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