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psam·​mo·​biotic | \ ¦sa(ˌ)mō+ \

Definition of psammobiotic

: living or thriving in sandy areas or in the psammon

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History and Etymology for psammobiotic

psamm- + -biotic

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“Psammobiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psammobiotic. Accessed 22 Sep. 2021.

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