endolith
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The discovery of endolithic communities in permafrost regions highlights the resilience of life on Earth.
Definition:Communities of organisms living inside rocks including bacteria, fungi, and algae.
From endolithic communities
Example:Several endolithic species have been found flourishing in the hyper-arid Atacama Desert.
Definition:Species of microorganisms living within the pores and cavities of rock, typically under the surface crust.
From endolithic species
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