Eurybathic

/ˌjuːrɪˈbæθɪk/ adjective

Definition

Able to live across a wide range of ocean depths, from shallow waters to the deep sea.

Etymology

From Greek 'eury-' (wide, broad) and 'bathic' (relating to depth), combining to describe organisms with an impressive tolerance for varying water pressures.

Kelly Says

Some fish are eurybathic and can survive anywhere from the twilight zone 1,000 meters down to shallow coral reefs—imagine your lungs working perfectly whether you're at sea level or climbing Mount Everest!

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