saxicolous

The definition of saxicolous is something that lives on or among rocks.

(adjective)

An example of saxicolous is moss.

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See saxicolous in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Biol. living on or among rocks

Origin: < L saxum, a rock (see saxatile) + colere, to dwell + -ous

See saxicolous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Growing on or living among rocks: saxicolous lichens.

Origin:

Origin: Latin saxum, stone; see sek- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + -colous

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