lotic
9.9
Living in fast-moving water like rivers and streams
- adjective
- /ˈlɒtɪk/
- Specialized
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lótico
- The study compared the biodiversity of lotic and lentic freshwater systems.
Examples
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Fish in lotic habitats often have streamlined bodies to cope with strong currents.
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Certain insect species are adapted to lotic environments, such as fast-flowing rivers.
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The lotic ecosystem supports a variety of fish species.
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Many animals thrive in lotic environments.
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Certain insect species are adapted to lotic environments, such as fast-flowing rivers.
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Fish in lotic habitats often have streamlined bodies to cope with strong currents.
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The lotic ecosystem supports a variety of fish species.
Synonyms
9.8
Relating to rivers and the life they support
focuses on rapidly moving or flowing water including streams and rivers
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
lotic positive
Etymology
Lotic comes from an old root lot- meaning 'wash', which you can see in the word lotion. So, lotic describes water that is moving or 'washing' along, like rivers and fast streams.