subaquatic

• Adjectif décrivant ce qui existe, vit ou se produit sous l'eau. Aujourd'hui considéré comme vieilli, remplacé par le terme plus courant 'subaquatique' ou simplement 'sous-marin'.

An adjective describing something that exists, lives, or occurs underwater. It is now largely considered obsolete, with 'subaquatic' being replaced by the more common term 'subaqueous' or simply 'underwater'.

1. Growing or remaining under waterC1formalscientific

   Describes something that lives, grows, or exists entirely beneath the surface of water.

   Subaquatique

   • Subaquatic plants are essential for oxygenating the pond.
   • The research team studied subaquatic ecosystems in the deep lake.
   • Certain subaquatic fungi decompose organic matter underwater.

   Synonymessubaqueoussubmergedsubmersedunderwater

   Antonymesabovegroundaerialterrestrial

2. Partially aquaticC1formalscientific

   Describes an organism that lives or grows partly on land and partly in water.

   subaquatique (partiellement aquatique)

   • Frogs are subaquatic creatures, spending time both in water and on land.
   • The subaquatic habitat of the mangrove tree supports diverse wildlife.
   • Many subaquatic insects lay their eggs in water but live as adults on land.

   Synonymesamphibioussemiaquatic