limnetic

adj, noun — 2 senses

limnetic

adj

/lɪmˈnɛtɪk/

Etymology By surface analysis, limn- + -etic.

1

Of or pertaining to the deeper, open water of a lake.

Derived terms: autolimnetic, bathylimnetic, epilimnetic, hypolimnetic, limnetic zone, metalimnetic

limnetic

noun

Etymology By surface analysis, limn- + -etic.

1

Any animal that lives in the limnetic zone.

Related terms: benthic, littoral, profundal

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