"endolith" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: endoliths [plural]
Etymology: From endo- + -lith. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|endo|lith}} endo- + -lith Head templates: {{en-noun}} endolith (plural endoliths)
  1. (biology) An organism (generally a small or micro-organism) living inside rocks. Categories (topical): Biology Derived forms: autoendolith, cryptoendolith, euendolith, microendolith, photoendolith Related terms: endolithic

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