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caving

Natural environment; Speleology

The sport of exploring caves. Synonyms: (British.) potholing; spelunking.

potholing

Natural environment; Speleology

The sport of exploring caves. Synonyms: caving; spelunking.

spelunking

Natural environment; Speleology

The sport of exploring caves. Synonyms: (British.) potholing; caving.

cave pearl

Natural environment; Speleology

Carbonate concretion, usually of calcite, that is spherical or irregular in shape, with an internal structure of concentric banding round a central grain. Pearls form in pools of ...

pisolite

Natural environment; Speleology

Carbonate concretion, usually of calcite, that is spherical or irregular in shape, with an internal structure of concentric banding round a central grain. Pearls form in pools of ...

pisolith

Natural environment; Speleology

Carbonate concretion, usually of calcite, that is spherical or irregular in shape, with an internal structure of concentric banding round a central grain. Pearls form in pools of ...

trogloxene

Natural environment; Speleology

An animal that habitually enters caves, but must return periodically to the surface for certain of its living requirements, usually food.

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