anadromous

Adjective

Meaning

Ascending rivers from the sea, at certain seasons, for breeding, as the salmon, shad, etc.

Tending upwards; -- said of terns in which the lowest secondary segments are on the upper side of the branch of the central stem.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

migratory steelhead

Antonyms

catadromous diadromous

Related terms

anadrom

Phrases with the word

anadromous lamprey anadromous fish large anadromous salmonid fish

Examples

Salmon are anadromous, meaning they live in the sea but ascend rivers to spawn; eels are catadromous, living in rivers and streams, but returning to the sea to breed. Source: Internet

The steelhead anadromous form of the rainbow trout migrates to sea, but it is not termed "salmon". Source: Internet

The Columbia supports several species of anadromous fish that migrate between the Pacific Ocean and fresh water tributaries of the river. Source: Internet

The river system hosts many species of anadromous fish, which migrate between freshwater habitats and the saline waters of the Pacific Ocean. Source: Internet

They are anadromous fish that migrate between fresh and salt water. Source: Internet

Various species of salmon display anadromous life strategies while others display freshwater resident life strategies. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

anadrom anadrome anadromic anadromous fish anadromous lamprey anadromus