halobiont

/hæləbˈaɪənt/

Definitions

1. noun

An organism that thrives in a highly saline or salty environment, such as a salt lake or a saltwater spring.

“The halobiont species found in the salt flats were surprisingly resilient.”

Synonyms

  • halophile
  • salt-loving organism

Antonyms

  • freshwater organism
  • freshwater species