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troglobiotic (adjective), more troglobiotic, most troglobiotic
Descriptive of fauna (animals) and flora (plants) which live in tunnels on a permanent basis: The troglobiotic species of creatures sense their surroundings primarily by touch, often using smell to track down food; for example, cave crickets detect food by using their antennae, while spiders use their feet.

In subterranean streams and pools, troglobiotic fish and salamanders sense vibrations in the water.

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