terricolous

terricolous Definition

ter·rico·lous (te rik′ə ləs, tə-)

adjective

Biol. living in or on the ground

Etymology: < L terricola, earth dweller < terra, terra + colere, to dwell, till (see cult) + -ous

terricolous Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

lichen: Jane Bevan Spatial and temporal dynamics of terricolous lichen assemblages and their bioprotective role in the El Cantino badlands, S E Spain.

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