stenohaline Definition
(of an aquatic organism) unable to tolerate a wide range of salinity in water.
Using stenohaline: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stenohaline" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Stenohaline fish cannot survive in brackish water.
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The stenohaline nature of the species makes it difficult to maintain them in captivity.
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Some stenohaline organisms have adapted to live only in freshwater.
stenohaline Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for stenohaline
- salt-sensitive
- oligohaline
Antonyms for stenohaline
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Summary: stenohaline in Brief
'Stenohaline' [sten-uh-hey-lahyn] describes aquatic organisms that are unable to tolerate a wide range of salinity in water. Examples include fish and other species that can only survive in freshwater or saltwater environments. The stenohaline nature of some species makes them difficult to maintain in captivity.
