Latin that refers to earth forms the base of this words birth. Home to plants this dome contains an ecosystem that needs no rains.

Like little light left lacking lucidity.

I am the footprint of a falling drop, growing larger long after it stops.

I get smaller every time I take a bath. What am I?

Where I come from is not where I'm from; I'm only around when my source is not found. I am most active when you are at rest; You'll say it's dark but I'm doing my best.