lotic

[ loh-tik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or living in flowing water.

lotic

/ ˈləʊtɪk /

adjective

1. ecology of, relating to, or designating natural communities living in rapidly flowing water Compare lentic

Word History and Origins

Origin of lotic¹

1915–20; < Latin lōt ( us ) washed ( loment ) + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of lotic¹

C20: from Latin lotus, a past participle of lavāre to wash

Example Sentences

All records thus far are from lotic habitats.

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