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lotic
(lotic)
Pronunciation:
/ˈləʊtɪk/
adjective
Ecology
(of organisms or habitats) inhabiting or situated in rapidly moving fresh water.
Compare with
lentic
.
Origin:
early 20th century
: from Latin
lotus
'washing'
+
-ic
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