DEMERSAL


Meaning of DEMERSAL in English

də̇ˈmərsəl, (ˈ)dē|- adjective

Etymology: Latin demers us (past participle of demergere to sink, from de- + mergere to dip, sink, plunge) + English -al — more at merge

: bottom-dwelling — used of marine organisms (as fishes)

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