Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
euryhaline
adjective
/ˌjʊəriˈheɪlaɪn/
Definition
Euryhaline refers to organisms that can tolerate a wide range of salinity levels in their environment.
Examples
The euryhaline species can thrive in estuarine areas where freshwater mixes with seawater.
Many euryhaline fish are found migrating between rivers and oceans.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe certain species of fish and other aquatic organisms that can live in both freshwater and saltwater.
Synonyms
- salt-tolerant
- salinity-tolerant
