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 Comments Sure, haunted houses and serial killers can be scary, but there's something about aquatic horror that really taps into primal fears. Clark Collis, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024 The two-stage life cycle–when the aquatic tadpole changes into an adult form–is one of the main characteristics of anurans. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024 But several public animal buildings will be open, including the aquatic and reptile center, the dairy complex, Florence Mila Borchert Big Cat Country, the primate building, the small mammals building and Sterns Family Apes of Africa. Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024 Or take nature walks or play aquatic sports in the local saltwater lagoons. Ashley Cusick, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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