rheophile
/ˈriəˌfaɪl/
noun
- An organism, such as a fish or insect, that lives in or prefers fast-flowing water.
- Many rheophiles have adapted to cling to rocks in rushing rivers.
- Scientists studied rheophiles to understand how they survive in fast water.
- The rheophile trout thrives in the swift currents of mountain streams.
adjective
- Describing an organism that lives in or prefers fast-flowing water.
- These rheophile insects lay their eggs only in moving water.
- The rheophile fish has a streamlined body to swim against strong currents.
- Rheophile species are common in the rapids of the Amazon River.