Meaning xerophilous
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xerophilous"drought-loving," 1863, from xero- + -philous, from Greek from philos "loving," of uncertain origin.
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xerophilousapplied to species living in dry places
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xerophilousXerophilous refers to plants such as lichens and animals such as nematode worms that are able to withstand long periods without any water.
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