troglomorphy

troglomorphy
   The physical characteristics of a troglobite or stygobite; e.g., reduced eyes and pigment, elongated appendages, well-developed tactile and olfactory organs, etc [23].

A Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology with Special Reference to Environmental Karst Hydrology. . 2002.

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  • phreatobite —    An inhabitant of groundwater, often exhibiting troglomorphy, but not limited to karst systems. Many examples of amphipods and other crustaceans abound [23] …   Lexicon of Cave and Karst Terminology

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