"tychopelagic" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From týchon (“chance”) and pelagos (“open sea,”). Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} tychopelagic (not comparable)
  1. (biology) A reference to organisms that are normally benthic, but, carried up into the water column, became pelagic by chance factors. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Biology
    Sense id: en-tychopelagic-en-adj-dBl2yrU9 Categories (other): Ancient Greek terms in nonstandard scripts, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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