nebalia

/nɛbˈlaɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of deep-sea amphipod crustaceans.

“The deep-sea diver was studying the behavior of nebalia in their natural habitat.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a nebalia may refer to a type of abyssal plain.

“The researcher was exploring the vast expanse of a nebalia in the Mariana Trench.”

Synonyms

  • amphipod
  • deep-sea crustacean

Antonyms

  • shallow-water organism