semiaquatic en · ADJ
Etymology
From semi- + aquatic.
Meanings
- (not-comparable, of animals) Spending part of the life cycle underwater. Also, spending a significant proportion of its time in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
- (not-comparable, of plants) Having the roots partially or entirely underwater.
- (not-comparable, of ecosystems as environs) Comprising some aspects of aquatic environs and some aspects of terrestrial ones.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| semi-aquatic | alternative | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (2)
pl ziemno-wodny (Translations) · pl półwodny (Translations)