Round 3: Tossup 12

These ecosystems are the preferred habitat of Cottus specus, a sculpin endemic to Perry County, Missouri. Animals that inhabit aquatic varieties of these ecosystems are known as stygofauna. (15[1])The bright orange salamander Eurycea (15[1])lucifuga derives its common name from inhabiting these ecosystems. An order of mammals known for living in these ecosystems is affected by a (*) fungal infection known as (10[1])white-nose syndrome. (10[1])Troglobites, which are fauna that reside in these ecosystems, typically have vestigial eyes and little to no pigmentation. For 10 points, name these underground (10[1])ecosystems often home to bats. ■END■

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