hydrobious

English

Etymology

Analyzable as hydro- +‎ -obe +‎ -ious. Compare also amphibious.

Adjective

hydrobious (comparative more hydrobious, superlative most hydrobious)

1. Adapted to living or dwelling in water, or in the vicinity of water; dependent upon a water environment for survival; aquatic.

References

• "Nowadays, the abandonment of these irrigation systems and the growing urbanization of the Palermo Plain have fragmented increasingly the remaining populations of hydrobious fauna, including those of the Painted Frog." — Retrieved 10/08/2007 from Morbe3 Biology & Conservation
• "the three gems of Rebbuqqa, symbols of the batrachian goddess in her three aspects: zoöphorous egg; hydrobious tadpole; and chthonic toad." — Retrieved 10/08/2007 from The Gems of Rebbuqqa