Definition
diadromous
adjective
- (of a fish) migrating between freshwater and saltwater environments during its life cycle
Usage: biology; ichthyology
Examples
- Salmon are diadromous fish that spawn in rivers but spend most of their adult lives in the ocean.
- The diadromous life cycle of eels involves migration between freshwater streams and the Atlantic Ocean.
- Many diadromous species face challenges when dams block their migration routes.
- Researchers study diadromous fish populations to monitor the health of both river and coastal ecosystems.