diadromous

English

Etymology

dia- (across) + -dromous (< Ancient Greek δρόμος (drómos, running, path, way)). Compare Modern Greek διάδρομος (diádromos, corridor).

Adjective

diadromous (not comparable)

  1. (of a fish) that travels between salt water and fresh water as part of its life cycle

See also

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