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scotophil
(skōˈtə-fĭlˌ) also sco·to·phil·ic (skōˌtə-fĭlˈĭk)
adjectiveBiology
Growing or functioning best in darkness: a scotophil phase in the circadian rhythm.
Related Forms:
- sco·tophˈi·ly (skō-tŏfˈə-lē, skə-) noun