Marine insect

Pronunciation
/mar-een in-SEHK-t/
Category
Ecology
Singular
Marine insect
Plural
Marine insects

Definition

Insects that live in or on the ocean, including those that inhabit coastal areas and intertidal zones. True marine insects are rare, with most examples found within the genus Halobates.

Etymology

Example

Marine insects like Halobates are adapted to survive in the harsh environment of the open ocean.

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