hydrobious

English

Etymology

from Ancient Greek ὐδρόβιος (udróbios, “living in the water”).

Adjective

hydrobious (comparative more hydrobious, superlative most hydrobious)

1. Adapted to living or dwelling in water, or in the vicinity of water; dependent upon a water environment for survival; aquatic.

References

• "Nowadays, the abandonment of these irrigation systems and the growing urbanization of the Palermo Plain have fragmented increasingly the remaining populations of hydrobious fauna, including those of the Painted Frog." — Retrieved 10/08/2007 from Morbe3 Biology & Conservation
• "the three gems of Rebbuqqa, symbols of the batrachian goddess in her three aspects: zoöphorous egg; hydrobious tadpole; and chthonic toad." — Retrieved 10/08/2007 from The Gems of Rebbuqqa