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Catanadromous

Cat′a-nadˊro-mous

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Adj.

[Gr.

κατά

down +

ἀνά

up +

δρόμοσ

running, course.]

(Zool.)

Ascending and descending fresh streams from and to the sea, as the salmon; anadromous.

[R.]

Definition 2024

catanadromous

catanadromous

English

Adjective

catanadromous ‎(not comparable)

(zoology) Ascending and descending freshwater streams from and to the sea, as the salmon does; anadromous.