Freshwater organism: meaning, definitions and examples
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freshwater organism
[ ˈfrɛʃˌwɔtər ˈɔrɡəˌnɪzəm ]
aquatic life
An organism that lives in freshwater environments, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. These organisms are adapted to living in water with low salt concentration.
Synonyms
aquatic organism, freshwater creature, water-dwelling organism
Examples of usage
- Freshwater organisms include fish, amphibians, and various types of invertebrates.
- Some freshwater organisms are sensitive to pollution and serve as indicators of water quality.
- Many freshwater organisms play important roles in their ecosystems by cycling nutrients and providing food for other species.
Translations
Translations of the word "freshwater organism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 organismo de água doce
🇮🇳 मीठे पानी का जीव
🇩🇪 Süßwasserorganismus
🇮🇩 organisme air tawar
🇺🇦 прісноводний організм
🇵🇱 organizm słodkowodny
🇯🇵 淡水生物
🇫🇷 organisme d'eau douce
🇪🇸 organismo de agua dulce
🇹🇷 tatlı su organizması
🇰🇷 담수 생물
🇸🇦 كائنات المياه العذبة
🇨🇿 sladkovodní organismus
🇸🇰 sladkovodný organizmus
🇨🇳 淡水生物
🇸🇮 sladkovodni organizem
🇮🇸 ferskvatnslífvera
🇰🇿 тұщы су организмдері
🇬🇪 ტკბილი წყლის ორგანიზმი
🇦🇿 şirin su orqanizmi
🇲🇽 organismo de agua dulce
Word origin
The term 'freshwater organism' originated from the combination of 'freshwater,' referring to water that contains very low levels of salts, and 'organism,' which denotes a living being. These organisms have evolved over millions of years to thrive in freshwater habitats, playing crucial roles in maintaining the balance of aquatic ecosystems.