They too have no special adaptations to the cave environment. They are called troglophiles (troglo = cave and phileo = love). Some critters can spend their entire life underground or on the surface.

They have no special adaptations to the cave environment and can even live their entire lives outside of caves. Almost all trogloxenes must go to the surface or to the cave entrance for food. Send us feedback about these examples.Organisms, like bats, bears and other creatures, that may only live a part of their lives inside of caves are called trogloxenes (troglo = cave, xenos = guest). These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bloodworm.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Patrick Whittle, The Seattle Times, 27 Apr.

2017 An October study in the journal Fish and Fisheries said bloodworms are the most valuable marine worm species on the retail bait market, and sandworms aren’t far behind. 2017 The price for bloodworms at the dock has more than doubled since 2001, to nearly $16 per pound, and that cost is eventually borne by consumers. 2017 Maine harvesters are by far the U.S.’s largest suppliers of sandworms and bloodworms, twisty, fat critters that can grow longer than a foot and have teeth that inflict a painful bite. Terry Wickstrom, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2017 These baits are a good imitation of a bloodworm, which is a common food source for a variety of fish in most waters. 2018 Maine’s catch of bloodworms has dropped from more than 600,000 pounds in 2004 to less than half that last year. 2020 But Miike, adapting a manga by Hiroaki Samura, has something else in store for Manji: a creepy old woman shows up and bestows upon him the gift of immortality, inserting magical bloodworms under his skin that will keep him alive forever.

Recent Examples on the Web As water temperatures plunge and ice covers the surface, the bluegill buffet shifts to bloodworms, freshwater shrimp and scuds, and even tiny zooplankton.

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