1. limnetic - Noun
2. limnetic - Adjective
limnetic (not comparable)
Of or pertaining to the deeper, open water of a lake.
limnetic (plural limnetics)
Any animal that lives in the limnetic zone.
A Canadian benthic prefers a Japanese benthic over its close limnetic relative from its own lake. Source: Internet
Likewise the limnetic species from the different lakes are able to mate with each other. Source: Internet
These benthic and limnetic species even display their mating preferences when presented with sticklebacks from Japanese lakes. Source: Internet