Troglobite

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A troglobite is an animal that lives entirely in the dark parts of caves. Such animals are specifically adapted to life in total darkness, and may have no functioning eyes or have no pigmentation. Specific examples include the blind cave fish and cave crickets; there are numerous fish, shrimp, crayfish, and insects with this property.

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