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lotic

American  
[loh-tik] / ˈloʊ tɪk /

adjective

  1. pertaining to or living in flowing water.

lotic British  
/ ˈləʊtɪk /

adjective

  1. ecology of, relating to, or designating natural communities living in rapidly flowing water Compare lentic

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Etymology

Origin of lotic

1915–20; < Latin lōt ( us ) washed ( loment ) + -ic

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All records thus far are from lotic habitats.

From Description of a New Softshell Turtle From the Southeastern United States by Webb, Robert G.

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