Aquatic

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Aquatic

Aquatic (/əˈkwætɪk/; from Latin aqua, meaning 'water') refers to anything related to, living in, or located in water. It is a term that can be applied to organisms, environments, or activities that occur in water bodies.

Etymology

The term aquatic is derived from the Latin word aqua, which means 'water'. It is used to describe anything that is associated with water, whether it be living organisms, environments, or activities.

Related Terms

  • Aquatic Animal: Animals that live in the water for most or all of their lives.
  • Aquatic Plant: Plants that have adapted to living in aquatic environments.
  • Aquatic Ecosystem: An ecosystem located in a body of water. It comprises various biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) components that interact with each other.
  • Aquatic Therapy: A type of physical therapy that takes place in a pool or other aquatic environment.
  • Aquatic Sports: Sports that are practiced in or on water.

Pronunciation

The term aquatic is pronounced as /əˈkwætɪk/.

See Also

  • Marine: Pertaining to the sea or ocean.
  • Freshwater: Referring to non-saline water or environments.
  • Brackish: Referring to water that has more salinity than fresh water, but not as much as seawater.

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