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aquatic (adjective)
1. Consisting of, relating to, or being in water: "an aquatic environment" or "an aquatic habitat" (ponds, lakes, streams, oceans, etc.).
2. Living or growing in, on, or near the water: "aquatic animals and plants".
3. Taking place or practiced on or in water: "aquatic sports".
2. Living or growing in, on, or near the water: "aquatic animals and plants".
3. Taking place or practiced on or in water: "aquatic sports".
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-ics, -tics [-ac after i]
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1. An organism or organisms that live in, on, or near the water: "He is investigating various kinds of aquatics for his biological report."
2. Athletic activities performed in or on the water: "They were enjoying the summer aquatics in Florida."
2. Athletic activities performed in or on the water: "They were enjoying the summer aquatics in Florida."
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(Latin: water, watery solution)
(Latin: otter; aquatic animal)
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A creature that lives in water: Aquatic animals require a watery habitat, but they do not necessarily have to exist entirely in such a liquid environment or situation.
Wildlife habitats are classified as either aquatic (water), terrestrial (land), or amphibious (water and land).
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anima-, anim-
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Wading and swimming and diving birds of either fresh or salt water.
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1. Flora that grows partly or wholly in water whether rooted in the mud, as a lotus, or floating without anchorage; such as, the water hyacinth: Helen's aunt has a hobby of growing aquatic plants in a large aquarium.
2. Certain kinds of greenery that have adapted to living in or on water environments: The aquatic plants along the side of the river appeared to be water hyacinths.
2. Certain kinds of greenery that have adapted to living in or on water environments: The aquatic plants along the side of the river appeared to be water hyacinths.
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A reference to the process whereby an aquatic animal obtains oxygen from the surrounding water.
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-ation, -ization (-iz[e] + -ation); -isation (British spelling variation)
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spiro-, spir-, spira-, spirat-, -spire, -spiring, -spiration, -spirational
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An animal or animals living wholly or chiefly in or on water.
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vers-, vert-, -verse, -version, -version, -versation, -versal, -versary, -vert, vort-, vors-
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vetebro-, vertebr-
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The New Encyclopedia of Aquatic Life Volume One
Aquatic Invertebrates and Fishes; edited by Andrew Campbell and John Dawes; Facts on File Natural Science Library; Facts On File, Inc.; New York; printed in China; 2004.
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Bibliography of Sources Regarding Habitat and Dwelling Environments
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The New Encyclopedia of Aquatic Life Volume Two
Aquatic Invertebrates and Fishes; edited by Andrew Campbell and John Dawes; Facts on File Natural Science Library; Facts On File, Inc.; New York; printed in China; 2004.
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Bibliography of Sources Regarding Habitat and Dwelling Environments
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