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Speleology
The study of caves, the way they are formed, physical properties and type.
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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.
troglobite
Natural environment; Speleology
An animal living permanently underground in the dark zone of caves and only accidentally leaving it.
