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A 'troglobite' is an animal that lives entirely in the dark parts of caves. Such creatures have become specifically adapted for life in total darkness and over time they have evolved to develop improved senses of smell, taste and vibration detection, while losing anatomical features that are superfluous without light, such as functioning eyes and pigmentation. Specific examples include the blind cave fish and cave crickets; there are numerous fish, shrimp, crayfish, and insects with this property. Troglobites are often endemic to a certain site, having adapted to its particular environment and food sources.
An aquatic troglobite is sometimes called a 'stygobite'.^[1]

Contents

List of troglobitic species

Notes

References

List of troglobitic species

★ Luray Caverns Blind Cave Millipede (''Trichopetalum whitei'')

★ Olm or Proteus (''Proteus anguinus'')

Notes

1. Northup, Diana and Tamara Montoya. Journey Into Caves. Definition of "Stygobite". Retrieved on 5 September, 2007.

References

★ "Flora and Fauna of Caves: Troglobites" at Showcaves.com

★ Oxford English Dictionary, 2nd edition (1989)