thino-, thini-, thin-

A reference to sand dunes and communities dwelling on them: Mary wanted to visit her uncle who lived in a thinic area which was very close to a big sand dune.

In biology, to live on shifting sand or sand dunes: Oriental grasses and sea holly, for example, thinicole or thrive well in a sandy environment.

In biology, concerning a form of life that dwells on drifting sand or on sand dunes: Dune grasses. sand snakes, lizards, insects, and small rodents are all thinicoline life forms that have masterfully adapted to the way of life in sandy surroundings.

In biology, an organism that prefers to live on sand dunes or sandy coast lines. Two thinophiles,like the plant sea oat ,and the animal, like the dune grasshopper, are both considered to be thinophiles

In biology, pertaining to an organism that dwells and thrives on sand dunes: In her biology book, Peggy read about thinophilic forms of life, such as dune grass pink sand verbena, and yellow sun flowers that have adapted wonderfully to the sandy and unique surroundings.

In biology and ecology, referring to a form of life that loves and dwells in sand dunes: Beach mice, that dig burrows and the plovers and turns that nest in the ground, are three thinophilous organisms.

The preference of life forms for dwelling on sand dunes: The condition of thinophily can be exemplified by the natterjack toad, sand lizard, and various insects that are rare and vulnerable.

Sand-dune plant.