Cave Residents

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Trogloxenes

The word TROGLO means hole. Trogloxenes are animals who sometimes choose caves as their homes. Below are several of the Trogloxenes:

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Troglophiles

Trogolophiles are animals who like to live in caves but also can live elsewhere. Some examples are shown below:

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Troglobites

Troglobites are animals who only live in caves. They can't survive anywhere else. Below are some examples:

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