nonaquatic
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Living on land rather than in water
- adjective
- /ˌnoʊnəˈkwɑːtɪk/
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terrestre
- Unlike fish, nonaquatic animals cannot survive for long periods in water.
Examples
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Most mammals are nonaquatic and spend their entire lives on land.
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The nonaquatic plants in the garden require regular watering during dry seasons.
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The nonaquatic species adapted well to the dry environment.
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Many nonaquatic animals thrive in forests.
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Scientists study nonaquatic species to better understand how land animals adapt to different climates.
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Many nonaquatic mammals, such as elephants and lions, have evolved unique traits to thrive on land.
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The study focuses on nonaquatic plants that have adapted to survive in dry environments.
Antonyms
How Aquatic
Surface Forms
nonaquatic positive
Morphology
Etymology
Nonaquatic is made of non- 'not' and aqua 'water', the same aqua you see in aquarium. So nonaquatic means 'not of the water' and describes animals or plants that live on land.