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Lithophile
Lithophiles are micro-organisms that can live within the pore interstices of sedimentary and even igneous (if they are cracked—no natural space in igneous) rocks to depths of several kilometers. Some are known to live in surface rocks, and make use of photosynthesis for energy. Those that live in... Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithophile
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Lithophile
is the material of the Earth's crust. Typical elements are Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Silicon. It is the silicate phase in the separation of elements based on chemical affinities which is used as a model when estimating the chemical composition of the Earth.
Found op http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/polopoly_fs/1.14548!/file/glossary.pdf
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lithophile
lithophilous, lithophile, lighophily In biology, thriving in stony or rocky habitats. Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2726/17
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