endolithic
adjective
en·do·lith·ic
ˌen-də-ˈli-thik 
: living within or penetrating deeply into stony substances (such as rocks or coral)
endolithic lichens
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The images would be compared with those of terrestrial endolithic microorganisms found living just about a centimeter beneath rock surfaces in frozen climes.
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David Warmflash, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2016
David Warmflash, Discover Magazine, 20 July 2016
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“Endolithic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endolithic. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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