subaquatic

• 形容词，指存在于水下、生活在水下或在水下发生的。现较为少用，常被“水下”等更常见的说法取代。

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.

   水下的

   • 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.

   同义词subaqueoussubmergedsubmersedunderwater

   反义词abovegroundaerialterrestrial

2. Partially aquaticC1formalscientific

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

   半水生

   • 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.

   同义词amphibioussemiaquatic