Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aquatic creature
Noun
/əˈkwætɪk ˈkriːtʃər/
Definition
Any animal that lives predominantly in water throughout its life cycle.
Examples
- Fish are one of the most common types of aquatic creatures.
- Dolphins and whales are marine mammals, which are also aquatic creatures.
- Many aquatic creatures, like frogs, start their life in water as tadpoles.
Meaning
Aquatic creatures are animals that thrive in aquatic environments, such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. They have adapted to life in water and may possess unique features suited for swimming and surviving in aquatic habitats.
Synonyms
- Water-dwelling animal
- Marine organism
- Aquatic organism
