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lentic
/ˈlɛntɪk/
adjective
Ecology
(of organisms or habitats) inhabiting or situated in still fresh water.
Compare with lotic
Origin
1930s: from Latin lentus ‘calm, slow’ + -ic.
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Mosquitoes are partially lentic organisms, breeding in still water. The betta fish is better as a lentic fish than most aquarium dwellers.
