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What in the World is a Troglophile?

Picture of a Rhadine Beetle
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Troglophiles are animals that can live out their entire lives in caves. They can also survive in similar environments on the surface. An example from Carlsbad Cavern and other caves in New Mexico is the rhadine beetle.

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These Rhadine Beetles are examples of Troglophiles.

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What Plants Live in Caves?
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