Troglomorphy

Adaption to the Cave Environment

Troglomorphy is the process of getting adapted to the special conditions of caves. The animals do this by

• Loss of pigmentation:
  pigmentation is necessary as a protection against sunlight, especially the ultraviolett wavelengths. In caves this protection is obsolete.
• Loss of eyes and learning to navigate blind:
  In caves the possibility to find ones way is esential. Possible alternatives are sound, tactile and smell.
• The ability to live with very little food:
  In caves the source of food is very restricted. Animals living her must be able to