semipelagic

See also: semi-pelagic

English

Alternative forms

semi-pelagic

Etymology

semi- +‎ pelagic

Adjective

semipelagic (comparative more semipelagic, superlative most semipelagic)

(biology) Partially living their life on the bottom (benthic) and partially living their life in the water column above (pelagic).

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