limnetic

(lim net′ik)

adjective

designating, of, or living in the open waters of lakes, away from shore vegetation

Origin: < Gr limnē, marsh (see limnology) + E -etic < L or Gr: L -eticus < Gr -etikos, adj. suffix

See limnetic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or occurring in the deeper, open waters of lakes or ponds.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek limnētēs, marsh-dwelling

Origin: , from limnē, lake

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