lucifugous
/ (luːˈsɪfjʊɡəs) /
adjective
avoiding light
Origin of lucifugous
1C17: from Latin lucifugus, from lux (genitive lūcis) light + fugere to flee + -ous
Words Nearby lucifugous
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How to use lucifugous in a sentence
lucifugous: fleeing the light: applied to nocturnal forms or those that live in concealment.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
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