geophily

English edit

Etymology edit

From geo- +‎ -phily.

Noun edit

geophily (uncountable)

(zoology) The property of spending a stage of life underground.
(botany) The property of bearing flowers and fruit at or below ground level.

Derived terms edit

geophilic

Related terms edit

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