semiaquatic
adjective
semi·aquat·ic
ˌse-mē-ə-ˈkwä-tik 
-ˈkwa-,
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: growing equally well in or adjacent to water
also
: frequenting but not living wholly in water
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In Nature, the team used the density of bones to see if the Spinosaurus was semiaquatic.
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Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Currently the largest semiaquatic mammal in the Great Lakes is the North American river otter.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The larval stage of crane flies, also known as leatherjackets, is aquatic or semiaquatic.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Nicknamed after the semiaquatic rodents who begin to take shelter this time of year ahead of the winter season, this month's moon began its evolution towards its fullest phase after the new moon rose on Nov. 13.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
The Spinosaurus was semiaquatic, hunting prey in rivers.
—Vivian La, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2023
Scientists discover fossils of new predatory dinosaur species in Mongolia Earlier this month, scientists discovered a new fossil in Mongolia that was likely a semiaquatic diving predator.
—Teddy Grant, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2022
Nizar Ibrahim, a senior lecturer in paleontology at the University of Portsmouth, whose research has included findings indicating Spinosaurus was likely semiaquatic, told CNN he isn’t entirely convinced by the study’s findings yet.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 4 Dec. 2022
The department’s recommendation to the county board that the lake be allowed to become a semiaquatic wetland has stirred anger among Springfield-area residents who have enjoyed it as a recreation hub.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2023
Elizabeth Gamillo, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2024
Currently the largest semiaquatic mammal in the Great Lakes is the North American river otter.
—Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
The larval stage of crane flies, also known as leatherjackets, is aquatic or semiaquatic.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Mar. 2024
Nicknamed after the semiaquatic rodents who begin to take shelter this time of year ahead of the winter season, this month's moon began its evolution towards its fullest phase after the new moon rose on Nov. 13.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
The Spinosaurus was semiaquatic, hunting prey in rivers.
—Vivian La, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2023
Scientists discover fossils of new predatory dinosaur species in Mongolia Earlier this month, scientists discovered a new fossil in Mongolia that was likely a semiaquatic diving predator.
—Teddy Grant, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2022
Nizar Ibrahim, a senior lecturer in paleontology at the University of Portsmouth, whose research has included findings indicating Spinosaurus was likely semiaquatic, told CNN he isn’t entirely convinced by the study’s findings yet.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN, 4 Dec. 2022
The department’s recommendation to the county board that the lake be allowed to become a semiaquatic wetland has stirred anger among Springfield-area residents who have enjoyed it as a recreation hub.
—Antonio Olivo, Washington Post, 5 Mar. 2023
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semiaquatic
adjective
semi·aquat·ic
ˌsem-ē-ə-ˈkwät-ik
ˌsem-ˌī-,
-ˈkwat-
: growing well in or very near water
also
: living near and often entering water but not living in it
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