allopelagic

/æləˈpɛlədʒɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or occurring in both freshwater and saltwater environments

“The allopelagic species of fish has adapted to survive in various aquatic ecosystems.”

2. noun

an organism or species that inhabits both freshwater and saltwater environments

“The researcher studied the behavior of allopelagic organisms in their natural habitats.”

Synonyms

  • amphiatlantic
  • euryhaline

Antonyms

  • limnic
  • stenoic