lochmo-, lochm-

(Greek: thicket, bush)


lochmocolous (adjective), more lochmocolous, most lochmocolous
Relating to habitation in dry thickets.
lochmodophile (s) (noun), lochmodophiles (pl)
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.
lochmophile (s) (noun), lochmophiles (pl)
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