"semipelagic" meaning in English

See semipelagic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more semipelagic [comparative], most semipelagic [superlative]
Etymology: semi- + pelagic Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|pelagic}} semi- + pelagic Head templates: {{en-adj}} semipelagic (comparative more semipelagic, superlative most semipelagic)
  1. (biology) Partially living their life on the bottom (benthic) and partially living their life in the water column above (pelagic). Categories (topical): Biology Synonyms: semi-pelagic
    Sense id: en-semipelagic-en-adj-n5-BgZjx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi- Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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