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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
Also saxicoline
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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