adjective
- living or growing in sand or sandy soil
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The arenicolous plants in the desert have adapted to thrive in sandy conditions.
- Many arenicolous insects burrow beneath the sand to escape extreme temperatures.
- The beach ecosystem supports numerous arenicolous organisms.
- Arenicolous fungi play an important role in stabilizing sand dunes.
- Scientists studied the arenicolous fauna of the coastal region.