aquatic species

collocation in English

meaningsofaquaticandspecies

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aquatic
adjective
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/əˈkwæt.ɪk/us
/əˈkwæt̬.ɪk/
living or growing in, happening in, or connected ...
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species
noun[C]
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/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/us
/ˈspiː.ʃiːz/
a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with ...
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(Definition ofaquaticandspeciesfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Similar numbers ofaquaticspecies(12, 11, and 13) were identified by the three emergence methods.
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The pollen record shows a distinct change above 55 cm, indicating a marked increase inaquaticspecies, ferns, and a recovery of surrounding forest species.
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Variousaquaticspeciescan survive anoxybiosis ranging from a few hours to 5 days.
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Wildlife crime, including crime relating toaquaticspecies, will be punishable by tougher measures such as custodial sentences.
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This has undoubtedly influenced the amphibious andaquaticspecies.
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Bioconcentration is possible inaquaticspecies, but bioaccumulation is not likely.
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Adverse erosion and bank cutting were at sustainable levels and did not add enough turbidity to the creek system to discourageaquaticspecies.
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The trench has been used by marine biologists to study the behaviour of variousaquaticspecies.
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All plants, wildlife, andaquaticspeciesare protected to one degree or another.
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Being a largelyaquaticspeciesthe southern gastric-brooding frog was never recorded more than 4 m (13 ft) from water.
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Because it requires no dormancy and due to its swift growth, it is one of the easier suspendedaquaticspeciesto cultivate.
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The introduction of invasive species into waterways has negatively affected nativeaquaticspeciesbecause invasive species compete with native species and alter natural habitats.
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During the floods, almost everyaquaticspeciesin the park can be found in the interconnected backwaters.
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The issue with these barriers is that otheraquaticspeciesare also inhibited by this barrier.
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These large herons are associated with wetlands where they prey on fish, frogs, and otheraquaticspecies.
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Acidic water affectsaquaticspecies, such as fish, salamanders, and also vegetation.
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Depending on the season, it is possible to see whales, dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays and otheraquaticspecies.
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They were a predominatelyaquaticspeciesclosely associated with watercourses and adjacent rock pools and soaks.
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In these brackish waters have developed a number ofaquaticspeciessuch as sea bass, small sharks, crabs, oysters, turbles, and storks.
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