lochmo-, lochm-
(Greek: thicket, bush)
lochmocolous (adjective), more lochmocolous, most lochmocolous
Relating to habitation in dry thickets.
A form of life that grows in dry thickets: The common elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is known to be a lochmodophile that prefers to thrive in thickets, or a kind of copse.
lochmodophilous (adjective), more lochmodophilous, most lochmodophilous
Concerning animals or plants that live in dry thickets: Many lochmodophilous animals thrive well in thickets that provide them with food and shelter.
lochmodophyte
A plant inhabiting dry thickets.
An organism that dwells in thickets: Many wild animals can be considered to be lochmophiles that favour thickets that furnish a place to rest and raise their young.
lochmophilous (adjective), more lochmophilous, most lochmophilous
Referring to the existence of an animal or plant in a thicket: Some lochmophilous animals, like the box turtle, choose a thicket on purpose before continuing their journey to another habitat.
lochmophyte
A plant that thrives in thickets.
lochmophytic
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