Marine Life Glossary

adjective relating to water or living in water

• The aquatic ecosystem in this region is incredibly diverse.
• I love going to the aquarium to see all the aquatic animals.
• Let's hit the beach and check out some cool aquatic life.
• His writing style is like an aquatic dance, flowing and graceful.

adjective relating to or situated on the back or upper side of an animal or organ

• The dorsal fin of the shark helps with its stability in the water.
• I saw a cool tattoo of a dorsal fin on someone at the beach.
• That new car has some serious dorsal power under the hood.
• His dorsal strength in negotiations helped him secure a better deal.