Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anadromous
Adjective
/ˌæn.əˈdrɒ.məs/
Definition
Describes fish that migrate from the sea into freshwater to spawn.
Examples
- Salmon are anadromous fish that travel upstream to their native rivers to spawn.
- The life cycle of an anadromous species is fascinating, involving long migrations and adaptations to different environments.
Meaning
Anadromous fish are species that are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and return to freshwater to reproduce.
Synonyms
- Migratory
- Spawning
- Freshwater-navigating
