adjective
- not living or growing in water; not relating to water environments
Examples
- Most mammals are nonaquatic animals that live on land.
- The botanist studied both aquatic and nonaquatic plant species.
- Nonaquatic insects make up the majority of insect species.
- The zoo’s nonaquatic exhibits include the savanna and forest habitats.
- Desert plants are completely nonaquatic, adapted to dry conditions.
- The research focused on nonaquatic ecosystems like grasslands and forests.