euryhaline

(yo̵̅o̅′ri hālīn′, -halīn′, yo̵or′ə-)

adjective

Biol. able to exist in waters widely varying in salt content

Origin: Ger euryhalin < eury-, eury- + Gr halinos, saline < hals, salt

See euryhaline in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of tolerating a wide range of salt water concentrations. Used of an aquatic organism.

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