nektons
noun as in strong fondness
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free-swimming creatures, self-propelled aquatic animals, motile species
Example Sentences
Example:Free-swimming creatures such as fish and squid are important components of the marine ecosystem.
Definition:Organisms capable of independent movement through water.
Example:Self-propelled aquatic animals like whales and dolphins are known for their complex social behaviors.
Definition:Animals that can move independently through water, such as fish and marine mammals.
Example:Motile species play a vital role in the ecological balance of marine environments.
Definition:Species that can move through water by their own means, distinct from organisms that drift with the currents.
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