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词汇 lotic
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Definition of lotic in English:

lotic

adjective ˈləʊtɪkˈlōdik
Ecology
  • (of organisms or habitats) inhabiting or situated in rapidly moving fresh water.

    〔生态〕(有机体)生活在淡水河激流中的;(栖息地)在激流中的。比较LENTIC

    Compare with lentic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Flow can vary along a lotic stretch, but as a rule, maximum velocity is midstream near the surface.
    • Macrophytes play a key role in many unshaded lotic ecosystems, but little is known of the factors controlling their presence, abundance, and composition.
    • The major difference between a lotic ecosystem and a lentic ecosystem is the persistent flow of water in a lotic ecosystem.
    • Most important, perhaps, is the addition of lake-derived energy sources, including the high quality/quantity of seston upon which filter-feeding lotic insects depend.
    • An understanding of factors that influence species richness of lotic insects is generally lacking.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin lotus 'washing' + -ic.

Definition of lotic in US English:

lotic

adjectiveˈlōdik
Ecology
  • (of organisms or habitats) inhabiting or situated in rapidly moving fresh water.

    〔生态〕(有机体)生活在淡水河激流中的;(栖息地)在激流中的。比较LENTIC

    Compare with lentic
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Flow can vary along a lotic stretch, but as a rule, maximum velocity is midstream near the surface.
    • An understanding of factors that influence species richness of lotic insects is generally lacking.
    • Macrophytes play a key role in many unshaded lotic ecosystems, but little is known of the factors controlling their presence, abundance, and composition.
    • The major difference between a lotic ecosystem and a lentic ecosystem is the persistent flow of water in a lotic ecosystem.
    • Most important, perhaps, is the addition of lake-derived energy sources, including the high quality/quantity of seston upon which filter-feeding lotic insects depend.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Latin lotus ‘washing’ + -ic.

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