Definition

Able to survive in various water depths, from very deep to very shallow areas.

Example

The eurybathic species can thrive in both the deep ocean and coastal waters.

Conversation

Did you know some fish are eurybathic?

Really? That means they can live in different water depths, right?

Exactly! They can thrive in both deep and shallow waters.

That's pretty cool, it must help them adapt to their environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Eurybathic → It is formed from "eury-" (from Greek "eurys", meaning wide or broad) and "bathos" (meaning depth). The term describes organisms that can thrive in a wide range of depths in aquatic environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wide' ('eury-') and 'depth' ('bathos') to remember that eurybathic refers to organisms that can live in a broad range of depths.

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