semiaquatic

English

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Etymology

semi- + aquatic

Adjective

semiaquatic (not comparable)

  1. (of animals) Spending part of the life cycle underwater. Also, spending a significant proportion of its time in both terrestrial and aquatic environments.
  2. (of plants) Having the roots partially or entirely underwater.

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