limicolous

/lɪmɪˈkɒləs, -ˈkɔ-/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or living in or near wet habitats, especially marshes or shallow water; limicolous birds or animals

“Many limicolous species migrate long distances at the end of each summer season.”

2. noun

an organism that lives in or near wet habitats, especially marshes or shallow water

“The limicolous fauna in the marshy area was studied by a team of researchers.”

Synonyms

  • aquatic
  • marsh-dwelling
  • wetland

Antonyms

  • arboreal
  • terrestrial