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- noun zoology Any
fauna that live withingroundwater systems, such ascaves andaquifers , particularly the small,aquatic groundwaterinvertebrates .
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troopie commented on the word stygofauna
Not a word one needs every day but what the hell!
May 21, 2008
troopie commented on the word stygofauna
Not to be confused with Troglobites.
May 21, 2008
troopie commented on the word stygofauna
Stygofauna usually live within freshwater aquifers, but are also found in marine caves and wells along coasts.
May 21, 2008
troopie commented on the word stygofauna
Creatures that live within underwater caves and aquifers, usually invertebrates, though terrestrial air-breathing subterranean animals are also sometimes included.
May 21, 2008
chained_bear commented on the word stygofauna
Uhh... Troopie? Did you know you could edit your comments? ;) Welcome to Wordie!
May 22, 2008