An Illustrated and Cross-Referenced Glossary of Malacological and Conchological Terms |
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by Paul S. Mikkelsen |
Term | Definition |
ESTUARINE | Pertaining to or living in salt water which is measurably diluted with fresh water (to decrease the salinity below oceanic levels: 35 parts per thousand); see also: AQUATIC; FRESH WATER; HABITAT; MARINE; OCEANIC. | |
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