ammo-, amm-

Any plant of the genus Ammobium having yellow flowers and silvery foliage.

The hair or bristles on the heads of desert ants, arranged in groups and used for the removal of sand from their forelegs.

Referring to an organism that dwells on or exhibits a preference for sand banks: Razor shells are considered to be ammochthophilous creatures that are found on beaches with loose material consisting of tiny grains of rock or coral.

A tendency of an organism to exist on banks of sand or sand banks: Ammochthophily is a liking for seabirds for shallow sandy banks as a place for feeding grounds.

A situation of ammochthophily can be exemplified by burrowing worms or crustaceans, mysid shrimps, crabs and fish.

Living and growing in sand.

Pertaining to plants that exist in dry sand.

A reference to animals and plants that live and grow in sand.

Sand lances that are any of several small marine fish of the genus Ammodytes, having a slender body with a forked tail fin and often burrowing in the sand of tidelands.

There are twelve-known species of bottom-dwelling marine teleost fish (Perciformes) usually found in large schools over sandy sediments from low water to 150 meters with elongated bodies, pointed heads, and with prolonged lower jaws.

They do not have teeth or pelvic fins.

Pertaining to ammonia, a gaseous compound consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen: When Jane opened the jar, she couldn't breathe in because of the ammoniac smell that escaped from the inside.

Pertaining to an organism that thrives in sandy habitats: Ammophilous flowers include the Black Eyed Susan and Lavender, both of which need lots of sun.