Stygofauna, or stygobionts (meaning "of the river Styx") are any fauna that live in groundwater systems or aquifers, such as caves, fissures, and vugs. Stygofauna and troglofauna are the two types of subterranean fauna (based on life-history).
Stygofauna, or stygobionts (meaning "of the river Styx") are any fauna that live in groundwater systems or aquifers, such as caves, fissures, and vugs. Stygofauna and troglofauna are the two types of subterranean fauna (based on life-history).
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