Holopelagic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That remain pelagic through the entire life cycle. not-comparable

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"While there are many different types of algae found floating in the ocean all around world, the Sargasso Sea is unique in that it harbors species of sargassum that are holopelagic. This means that the algae not only freely floats around the ocean, but it reproduces vegetatively on the high seas. Other seaweeds reproduce and begin life on the floor of the ocean."

Etymology

From holo- + pelagic.

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