Marine Biology Glossary

noun a person or thing that is located near or along the coast

adjective describing a region near or along the coast

• The coastal region is known for its stunning beaches and beautiful sunsets.
• Let's take a road trip and explore some of the coastal towns along the way.
• I love chilling by the coast, it's so relaxing.
• The company's financial situation is like a ship navigating through rough coastal waters.

noun a long, narrow, flat-bottomed sled, usually made of aluminum or plastic, used in downhill racing on an ice-covered track

• The pod of dolphins gracefully swam alongside the boat.
• Let's listen to a podcast while we drive to the beach.
• I love chilling in my pod with a good book.
• The pod of whales symbolized unity and strength in the painting.

noun the spawn of other aquatic animals, such as the eggs of a lobster or the young of an oyster

• The chef prepared a delicate dish of smoked salmon roe for the guests.
• I tried caviar for the first time and it was actually just fish roe.
• Let's grab some sushi and load up on that roe!
• The company's profits have been steadily increasing, like the growth of roe in a fish population.

noun a state of being underwater or beneath the surface

• The submergence of the submarine was carefully monitored by the crew.
• I can't believe how fast the submergence of the boat was!
• The submergence of the pool party was lit!
• The submergence of emotions overwhelmed her.

noun a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

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• The coastal town was devastated by a massive tidal wave that swept through with incredible force.
• Dude, did you see that tidal wave at the beach? It was insane!
• That tidal wave was totally gnarly, bro!
• The sudden influx of new customers was like a tidal wave for the small business.

adjective relating to or characterized by a lack of oxygen

• The patient experienced an anoxic episode due to lack of oxygen to the brain.
• The fish died because the tank water became anoxic.
• I felt like I was going to pass out from anoxic conditions in the stuffy room.
• Her relationship felt anoxic, devoid of any passion or excitement.

noun A vertical column of water extending from the surface to the bottom of a body of water, such as a lake or ocean.

• The water column in the ocean plays a crucial role in regulating temperature and nutrient distribution.
• Divers love exploring the water column to see all the different marine life.
• I can't wait to dive into the water column and check out the cool stuff down there.
• Her emotions were like a turbulent water column, constantly shifting and unpredictable.

noun a fin located on the underside of a fish's body, near the abdomen

• The abdominal fin of the fish helps with stability and maneuverability in the water.
• Check out the cool abdominal fin on this fish - it's like a little rudder!
• That fish's belly fin is wicked awesome, dude!
• Just like a fish needs its abdominal fin to navigate the water, we need our inner strength to navigate life's challenges.

adjective having spiny or thorny feet

• The acanthopodous structure of the sea creature was a fascinating subject for marine biologists.
• I saw an acanthopodous creature while snorkeling last weekend.
• That acanthopodous thing in the ocean was so weird!
• Her acanthopodous personality made her stand out in a crowd.

adjective relating to or situated on the side of an animal or plant that is facing the axis, opposite to abactinal

• The actinal surface of the echinoderm is located on the underside of its body.
• The actinal side of the starfish is the part that touches the ground.
• I always forget which side of the sea urchin is the actinal side.
• In order to succeed, you must focus on the actinal aspects of your goals.

noun a class of protozoans characterized by radiating pseudopodia

• Actinopoda are a class of marine protozoans characterized by their radiating pseudopodia.
• I read about Actinopoda in my biology textbook.
• Those Actinopoda things are pretty weird looking.
• The Actinopoda's pseudopodia spread out like rays of sunshine.