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aquatic

[uh-kwat-ik, uh-kwot-] / əˈkwæt ɪk, əˈkwɒt- /


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Environmentalists also say river bank fortifications destroy shallow-water zones where aquatic life and insects breed -- and the adjoining natural floodplains that act like sponges at times of excess water.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

A specialised aquatic rescue unit was airlifted to the area to aid in the search, the CPU said.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Lower flows can concentrate the very pollution the new data is designed to track, leaving fish and other aquatic life exposed to more dangerous levels.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

The discovery was made in planarian flatworms, small aquatic animals known for their extraordinary ability to regenerate.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

The door opened wider and wider, revealing three aquatic robots inside.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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