EURYHALINE


Meaning of EURYHALINE in English

[ ˌjʊərɪ'heɪlʌɪn , -'heɪli:n ]

■ adjective Ecology able to tolerate a wide range of salinity. Often contrasted with stenohaline .

Origin

C19: from Gk eurus 'wide' + halinos 'of salt'.

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