Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fossorial
Adjective
/fəˈsɔːr.i.əl/
Definition
Adapted for digging and burrowing in the ground.
Examples
- The mole is a fossorial animal that spends most of its life underground.
- Fossorial adaptations help these creatures navigate and thrive in their subterranean environments.
Meaning
Relating to animals or insects that live underground and are equipped for burrowing.
Synonyms
- Burrowing
- Excavating
- Subterranean
