stygofauna

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n. Any fauna that live within groundwater systems, such as caves and aquifers, particularly the small, aquatic groundwater invertebrates.

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chained_bear Uhh... Troopie? Did you know you could edit your comments? ;) Welcome to Wordie! May 21, 2008
troopie Creatures that live within underwater caves and aquifers, usually invertebrates, though terrestrial air-breathing subterranean animals are also sometimes included. May 21, 2008
troopie Stygofauna usually live within freshwater aquifers, but are also found in marine caves and wells along coasts. May 21, 2008
troopie Not to be confused with Troglobites. May 21, 2008
troopie Not a word one needs every day but what the hell! May 21, 2008

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