Aquatic

usgb/əˈkwɑːtɪk/
adjective

Related to water.

Fish are aquatic animals.
Visual representation of "aquatic" - Related to water.

Often appears as...

  • aquatic species
  • aquatic plants
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Not Always Marine

While 'aquatic' can refer to oceans, it also applies to rivers, lakes, and wetlands.

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The Amazon basin has a diverse range of aquatic wildlife.
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Living Organisms

'Aquatic' often describes organisms that live in water throughout or for part of their lives.

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Turtles are aquatic creatures that live both on land and in water.
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Natural Environments

When discussing environments, 'aquatic' highlights the water-based aspects of ecosystems.

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Coral reefs are vibrant aquatic ecosystems.
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