noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
aquatic; living in water
Describes organisms or life that live in water. Often used in scientific or descriptive contexts, contrasting with 陸生 (terrestrial).
See also: 陸生
水生生物の研究をしています。
I research aquatic organisms.
この池には多くの水生植物が生えて
Many aquatic plants grow in this pond.
Means terrestrial or land-dwelling, the opposite of 水生.
Compound of 水 (water) and 生 (life/living). The spelling 水棲 uses 棲 (dwelling) to emphasize habitat.