adjective
- able to tolerate a wide range of salt concentrations in water; capable of living in both freshwater and saltwater environments
Usage: biology; ecology
Examples
- Salmon are euryhaline fish that migrate between rivers and oceans.
- The euryhaline nature of certain crustaceans allows them to thrive in estuaries.
- Many euryhaline species can adjust their internal salt balance to match their environment.
- Killifish are known for being euryhaline and can survive in both fresh and salt water.
- The euryhaline tolerance of some aquatic plants makes them useful in brackish water habitats.