scotophilous

[US]/[ˈskɒtəfɪləs]/
[UK]/[ˈskɒtəfɪləs]/

Translation

adj.Fond of darkness; preferring darkness to light.; Relating to or characteristic of caves.
n.An organism that thrives in dark or shaded environments.

Phrases & Collocations

scotophilous preference

being scotophilous

scotophilous individuals

highly scotophilous

scotophilous behavior

showed scotophilous interest

scotophilous tendencies

a scotophilous person

felt scotophilous

scotophilous and calm

Example Sentences

the scotophilous plants thrived in the shaded forest floor.

researchers studied the scotophilous nature of the cave-dwelling species.

the scotophilous moss prefers damp, shaded environments.

despite the lack of sunlight, the scotophilous fern flourished.

the scotophilous fungi grew abundantly under the dense canopy.

understanding scotophilous adaptations is crucial for conservation.

the scotophilous orchid requires filtered sunlight to bloom.

many scotophilous species are found in rainforest understories.

the scotophilous vine climbed along the shaded rock face.

we observed the scotophilous behavior of the forest floor insects.

the scotophilous tree seedlings sought out shaded spots.

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