Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
psammophile
Noun
/sæm.əˌfaɪl/
Definition
A psammophile is an organism that thrives in sandy environments.
Examples
- Many plants in deserts are psammophiles, able to survive in the dry, sandy soil.
- Some insects, like certain beetles, are considered psammophiles because they inhabit sandy dunes.
Meaning
The term combines ‘psammo’, meaning sand, with ‘phile’, meaning lover, to describe species that are adapted to or flourish in sandy habitats.
Synonyms
- Sand lover
- Sandy soil inhabitant
