Aquatic animal
Aquatic Animal
An Aquatic Animal (pronunciation: /əˈkwætɪk ˈænɪməl/) is any animal, either vertebrate or invertebrate, which lives in the water for most or all of its lifetime. Many animals are aquatic, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates.
Etymology
The term "Aquatic" comes from the Latin word "Aqua" meaning water, and "Animal" comes from the Latin word "Animalis" meaning having breath.
Types of Aquatic Animals
Aquatic animals can be divided into two types: Marine Animals and Freshwater Animals. Marine animals live in the ocean, while freshwater animals live in rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams.
Marine Animals
Marine animals include a wide variety of animals such as Fish, Mammals, Reptiles, and Invertebrates. Some examples of marine animals are sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, and jellyfish.
Freshwater Animals
Freshwater animals include animals such as Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, and Invertebrates. Some examples of freshwater animals are trout, frogs, alligators, and crayfish.
Related Terms
- Marine Biology: The study of marine animals and their ecological interactions.
- Freshwater Biology: The study of freshwater animals and their ecological interactions.
- Aquaculture: The farming of aquatic animals for use as food.
- Aquarium: A place where aquatic animals are kept and displayed.
This WikiMD.org article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.