endolith en · NOUN
Etymology
From endo- + -lith.
Meanings
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An organism (generally a small or micro-organism) living inside rocks.
Endoliths have been found in a variety of environments, from the shallow surface to the deep terrestrial and ocean crust.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endoliths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cryptoendolith · euendolith · microendolith · autoendolith · photoendolith