troglodytism
- noun
- /ˌtrɒɡləˈdaɪtɪzəm/
- Specialized
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troglomorfismo
- Researchers are fascinated by the troglodytism seen in cave-dwelling fish species.
Examples
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Adaptations like reduced pigmentation are common features of troglodytism in underground animals.
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The troglodytism of certain insects is evident in their lack of eyesight and pale bodies.
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Cave fish show signs of troglodytism.
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Many animals show signs of troglodytism when adapting to cave environments.
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The troglodytism in some species is marked by their blindness and lack of color due to their cave habitats.
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Many cave-dwelling organisms exhibit troglodytism, such as the absence of pigmentation and reduced vision.
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Scientists study troglodytism to understand how creatures adapt physically to life in dark subterranean environments.
How Cave-Adapted
- Specialized
- Offensive
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
troglodytism = troglodyte (semi-transparent) = troglodyte + ism
Formation is troglodyte + -ism, but the specialized biological sense (evolutionary/physiological adaptations) is technical and not fully predictable from the base for an average learner.
Etymology
Troglodytism comes from troglodyte, from an old Greek word meaning 'cave-dweller', and it describes the changes animals get from living in caves, like losing eyes or colour.