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pe·​troph·​i·​lous | \ pə̇‧ˈträfələs \

Definition of petrophilous

: attached to or living on rock —used especially of algae and crustaceans

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History and Etymology for petrophilous

International Scientific Vocabulary petr- + -philous

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“Petrophilous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petrophilous. Accessed 27 Sep. 2021.

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