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Meaning of lithodomous
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lithodomous (a.)
Like, or pertaining to, Lithodomus; lithophagous.
lithodomous Sentence Examples
- The lithodomous gastropod Pholas dactylus burrows into rocks to create its home.
- Intertidal lithodomous organisms, such as mussels and barnacles, bore into limestone substrates.
- The lithodomous sponge Cliona delitrix weakens coral reefs by tunneling through their skeletons.
- Lithodomous animals have evolved specialized structures to penetrate and dissolve rock surfaces.
- The lithodomous bivalve Gastrochaena cuneiformis forms small cavities in carbonate rocks.
- Lithodomous organisms play a crucial role in marine ecosystem dynamics by modifying rocky habitats.
- The lithodomous activity of shipworms can damage wooden marine structures.
- Scientists use lithodomous organisms as models to study bioerosion processes.
- The lithodomous capabilities of certain marine worms are a testament to the adaptability of life on Earth.
- Lithodomous organisms have a significant impact on the geomorphological features of coastal landscapes.
FAQs About the word lithodomous
Like, or pertaining to, Lithodomus; lithophagous.
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No antonyms found.
The lithodomous gastropod Pholas dactylus burrows into rocks to create its home.
Intertidal lithodomous organisms, such as mussels and barnacles, bore into limestone substrates.
The lithodomous sponge Cliona delitrix weakens coral reefs by tunneling through their skeletons.
Lithodomous animals have evolved specialized structures to penetrate and dissolve rock surfaces.
