Lotic definition

lōtĭk
Of, relating to, or living in moving water.
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(ecol.) Designating, of, or living in a freshwater habitat characterized by swiftly moving water.
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Of, relating to, or living in flowing water.
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Characterised by flowing water; swiftly flowing; pertaining to or concerned with flowing rivers, streams, etc.
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(biology) Living in flowing water; adapted to life in flowing water.
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Origin of lotic

  • From Latin lōtus past participle of lavere to wash lotion

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin lotus, past participle of lavare (“to wash").

    From Wiktionary