lotic

(lōt′ik)

adjective

Ecol. designating, of, or living in a freshwater habitat characterized by swiftly moving water that is difficult to pollute

Origin: < L lotus, a washing (< lautus, pp. of lavere, to wash: see lave) + -ic

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adjective

Of, relating to, or living in moving water.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin lōtus

Origin: , past participle of lavere, to wash; see lotion

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