Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fully-aquatic
Adjective
/ˈfʊli əˈkwɑːtɪk/
Definition
Living entirely in water and unable to survive on land.
Examples
- Whales are fully-aquatic mammals that cannot breathe underwater.
- Fully-aquatic species, such as dolphins, have streamlined bodies for efficient movement in water.
- The fully-aquatic lifestyle of some reptiles requires them to live in or near bodies of water.
Meaning
The term refers to organisms that have adapted to live their entire lives in aquatic environments, relying on water for all their biological needs.
Synonyms
- Water-dwelling
- Aquatic
- Marine
