Water creature: meaning, definitions and examples

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water creature

 

[ ˈwɔːtər ˈkriːtʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea

An aquatic organism that lives in the sea.

Synonyms

aquatic animal, marine organism, sea creature

Examples of usage

  • It is always fascinating to observe water creatures swimming gracefully in the ocean.
  • The marine biologist conducted a study on various water creatures found in the deep sea.
  • The aquarium is home to a diverse range of water creatures from different parts of the world.
Context #2 | Noun

freshwater

An organism that lives in freshwater bodies like lakes and rivers.

Synonyms

freshwater organism, lake inhabitant, river dweller

Examples of usage

  • The lake is teeming with various water creatures, such as fish, turtles, and frogs.
  • Frogs are common water creatures found in ponds and streams.
  • The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of freshwater water creatures.

Translations

Translations of the word "water creature" in other languages:

🇵🇹 criatura aquática

🇮🇳 जल जीव

🇩🇪 Wasserwesen

🇮🇩 makhluk air

🇺🇦 водна істота

🇵🇱 stwór wodny

🇯🇵 水生生物

🇫🇷 créature aquatique

🇪🇸 criatura acuática

🇹🇷 su yaratığı

🇰🇷 수생 생물

🇸🇦 مخلوق مائي

🇨🇿 vodní tvor

🇸🇰 vodný tvor

🇨🇳 水生生物

🇸🇮 vodno bitje

🇮🇸 vatnavera

🇰🇿 су жаратылысы

🇬🇪 წყლის ქმნილება

🇦🇿 su varlığı

🇲🇽 criatura acuática

Etymology

The term 'water creature' is a straightforward combination of 'water' and 'creature', both of which have ancient origins. 'Water' comes from the Old English word 'wæter', which has Germanic roots. 'Creature' has Latin origins, derived from 'creatura', meaning 'a thing created'. The concept of water creatures has fascinated humans for centuries, leading to myths and legends about sea monsters and other mythical beings. Today, the study of water creatures is an important part of marine biology and conservation efforts.