arenicolous

ar·e·nic·o·lous

A0415000 (ăr′ə-nĭk′ə-ləs)adj. Growing, living, or burrowing in sand: an arenicolous lizard.

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[Latin harēna, arēna, sand; see arena + -colous.]

arenicolous

(ˌærɪˈnɪkələs) adj (Biology) growing or living in sand or sandy places: arenicolous plants. [C19: from Latin harēna sand + colere to inhabit]

ar•e•nic•o•lous

(ˌær əˈnɪk ə ləs)

adj. inhabiting or growing in sand or sandy soil. [1850–55; < Latin (h)arēn(a) (see arena) + -i- + -colous]

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Adj.

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arenicolous - growing or living or burrowing in sand; "arenicolous worms"