Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
semiaquatic
Adjective
/ˌsɛmiəˈkwɑːtɪk/
Definition
Partially aquatic, relating to organisms that thrive both on land and in water.
Examples
- Beavers are semiaquatic mammals that build dams in rivers.
- Crocodiles are semiaquatic reptiles often found near water sources.
- The semiaquatic plant, rice, grows in flooded fields.
Meaning
The term describes animals or plants that live both in water and on land, often spending a significant amount of their life cycle in either environment.
Synonyms
- Amphibious
- Water-loving
- Wetland-dwelling
