anectic

English

Adjective

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.