saxicolous

saxicolous
saxicolous [saks΄ik′əlīn΄, saks΄ik′əlinsak sik′ə ləs]
adj.
< L saxum, a rock (see SAXATILE) + colere, to dwell + -OUS
Biol. living on or among rocks: Also saxicoline [saks΄ik′əlīn΄, saks΄ik′əlin]

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sax·ic·o·lous (săk-sĭkʹə-ləs) also sax·ic·o·line (-līn') adj.
Growing on or living among rocks:

saxicolous lichens.

  [Latin saxum, stone; See sek- in Indo-European Roots + -colous.]

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  • saxicolous — /sækˈsɪkələs/ (say sak sikuhluhs) adjective living or growing among rocks. Also, saxicoline /sækˈsɪkəlaɪn/ (say sak sikuhluyn). {Latin saxi (combining form of saxum rock) + cola dweller + ous} …  

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