neritisch

neritic (relating to the shallow part of the sea)

English translations

  1. 01

    Neritic

Word details

German meaning
Zum Küstenbereich des Meeres gehörig, der von der Gezeitenzone bis zum Rand des Kontinentalschelfs reicht.
English meaning
Neritic
Synonym
küstennah
German example
Das neritische Ökosystem ist reich an Artenvielfalt.
English example
The neritic ecosystem is rich in biodiversity.

Example sentences with “neritisch”

  1. Viele Fische leben in der neritischen Zone. (Many fish live in the neritic zone.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'neritisch' a technical term?

Yes, it is a specialized term used in oceanography to describe the shallow water environment near the coast.