adfluvial

English

Etymology

ad- +‎ fluvial

Adjective

adfluvial (not comparable)

  1. Towards the flowing waters of a river or stream

Usage notes
  • Used almost exclusively to describe fish that spawn in tributary streams where the young rear from 1 to 4 years before migrating to a lake system, where they grow to maturity.
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