Aquatic creature: meaning, definitions and examples
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aquatic creature
[ əˈkwɑːtɪk ˈkriːtʃər ]
marine life
An aquatic creature is an animal that lives in water. These creatures can range from tiny plankton to enormous whales. They have adapted to their watery environment in various ways, such as gills for breathing and fins for swimming.
Synonyms
aquatic species, marine animal, water creature.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| aquatic creature |
This term can be used to describe any organism that lives in water, both freshwater and saltwater. It is a broad and general term.
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| water creature |
This informal term is appropriate for everyday conversation or storytelling, and it can refer to any organism living in water. It is less specific than 'aquatic species' or 'marine animal'.
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| marine animal |
Use this term when specifically referring to creatures that live in saltwater environments, such as oceans and seas. It excludes freshwater creatures.
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| aquatic species |
This term is often used in a scientific or environmental context to categorize and describe different types of water-dwelling organisms. It encompasses a broader sense of biodiversity and ecological study.
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Examples of usage
- The dolphin is a highly intelligent aquatic creature.
- Many aquatic creatures are endangered due to pollution in the oceans.
- Scientists study aquatic creatures to learn more about marine ecosystems.
Translations
Translations of the word "aquatic creature" in other languages:
🇵🇹 criatura aquática
🇮🇳 जलचर प्राणी
🇩🇪 Wasserlebewesen
🇮🇩 makhluk air
🇺🇦 водна істота
🇵🇱 stworzenie wodne
🇯🇵 水生生物
🇫🇷 créature aquatique
🇪🇸 criatura acuática
🇹🇷 su canlısı
🇰🇷 수생 생물
🇸🇦 مخلوق مائي
🇨🇿 vodní tvor
🇸🇰 vodná bytosť
🇨🇳 水生生物
🇸🇮 vodno bitje
🇮🇸 vatnalífvera
🇰🇿 су жануары
🇬🇪 წყლის არსება
🇦🇿 su məxluqu
🇲🇽 criatura acuática
Etymology
The term 'aquatic creature' originated from the Latin word 'aquaticus', meaning 'relating to water', and 'creature', derived from the Latin 'creatura' meaning 'created being'. The concept of aquatic creatures has fascinated humans for centuries, leading to extensive exploration and study of marine life.