saxicolous in a sentence
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Definition
SAXICOLOUS: (adjective) referring to organisms, particularly plants or animals, that grow or live among rocks or in rocky environments.
Crossword clues for saxicolous
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "saxicolous".
- Living among rocks
- Rock-dwelling species
- Thriving in rocky habitats
- Found in stony places
- Inhabiting rocky environments
Saxicolous sentence examples
- The saxicolous plants thrived in the rocky crevices, drawing moisture from the air.
- Birdwatchers often seek out saxicolous species that nest among the cliffs.
- The saxicolous nature of the lizards makes them adept at camouflage against the stones.
- During our hike, we discovered a saxicolous community of mosses and lichens.
- The artist was inspired by the saxicolous landscapes that dominated the region's geology.