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Speleology

The study of caves, the way they are formed, physical properties and type.

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Speleology

troglophile

Natural environment; Speleology

An animal that can complete its life cycle in caves, but may also do so in suitable habitats outside caves.

speleogenesis

Natural environment; Speleology

Although the term literally means the birth, origin or mode of formation of caves, the full extent of speleogenesis includes all the changes that take place between the inception and the eventual ...

cave dweller

Natural environment; Speleology

One that dwells in a cave, especially a prehistoric human.

troglodyte

Natural environment; Speleology

A human cave-dweller. Example would be early ‘cave man’.

troglobite

Natural environment; Speleology

An animal living permanently underground in the dark zone of caves and only accidentally leaving it.

depression

Natural environment; Speleology

A small hollow in a surface.

infiltration

Natural environment; Speleology

The downward entry of water into the soil or rock.

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