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Aquatic Forager

/əˈkwætɪk ˈfɔːrɪdʒər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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  1. 1

    An organism or individual that searches for food in aquatic environments.

    "The otter is a skilled aquatic forager, adept at hunting fish and crustaceans."
  2. 2

    A person who gathers food from water bodies, such as rivers or oceans.

    "As an aquatic forager, she spent her weekends collecting shellfish along the coast."

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The term 'aquatic' originates from the Latin word 'aquaticus', meaning 'of water', which has been used in English since the late 14th century. 'Forager' comes from the Old French 'forager', meaning 'to search for provisions', which entered English in the 15th century. Together, they describe organisms or individuals that seek food in aquatic environments.

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