psammophile

noun

psam·​mo·​phile

ˈsaməˌfīl

plural -s

: an organism that prefers or thrives in sandy soils or areas

psammophilous

(ˈ)sa¦mäfələs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary psamm- + -phile

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