as in underwater
living, lying, or occurring below the surface of the water a lifelong fascination with sharks and other fearsome aquatic creatures

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Recent Examples of aquatic Officials said that while both wild and domesticated birds can become infected with HPAI, raptors (birds of prey), waterfowl and other aquatic birds are most at risk for infection, although any bird species should be considered susceptible. Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025 Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment. Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025 The aquatic birds even feature prominently on the park’s logo. Joshua Rapp Learn, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 Humans who eat fish that have eaten smaller aquatic life with methylmercury in their bodies can potentially be exposed to dangerous levels of methylmercury that acts like a neurotoxin. Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aquatic

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“Aquatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquatic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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