limnetic

American

[lim-net-ik] / lɪmˈnɛt ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.

limnetic British

/ lɪmˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration

the limnetic zone

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Etymology

Origin of limnetic

1895–1900; < Greek limnḗt ( ēs ) marsh-dwelling ( límn ( ē ) pool, marsh + -ētēs extended form of -tēs agent suffix, from v. stems ending in -ē- ) + -ic

Example Sentences

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To see what influence the dad care has, Kozak and Jenny Boughman, also of Madison, switched limnetic egg clutches to the care of benthic fathers and vice versa.

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Each lake’s benthic and limnetic forms have become distinct species, Kozak said, although biologists have not yet sorted out the species’ names.

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