anectic

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anectic (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Alternative form of anecic
    • 1973, Edward Russell, edited by Alan Wild, Russell's soil conditions and plant growth, 11th edition, page 510:
      Anectic forms are the deep burrowing species, producing channels to a depth of 1 metre or more. [] Digging is less satisfactory for the anectic species, as the approaching disturbance causes them to retreat into the deep burrow system.