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pagophilous (adjective), more pagophilous, most pagophilous
Relating to an organism that has a preference for environments consisting of ice: The Antarctic and Snow Petrels, Adelie and Emperor Penguins, and the Antarctic Terns can be called the real pagophilous species. Petrels have never been observed far from the edge of the ice although they have been encountered in ice-free water.