limnetic

[ lim-net-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or living in the open water of a freshwater pond or lake.

limnetic

/ lɪmˈnɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration

   the limnetic zone

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnetic¹

1895–1900; < Greek limnḗt ( ēs ) marsh-dwelling ( límn ( ē ) pool, marsh + -ētēs extended form of -tēs agent suffix, from v. stems ending in -ē- ) + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of limnetic¹

C20: from Greek limnē pool

Example Sentences

To see what influence the dad care has, Kozak and Jenny Boughman, also of Madison, switched limnetic egg clutches to the care of benthic fathers and vice versa.

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Each lake’s benthic and limnetic forms have become distinct species, Kozak said, although biologists have not yet sorted out the species’ names.

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