nyctipelagic
Appearing on the surface of the sea only at nightAppearing on the surface of the sea only at night.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Appearing on the surface of the sea only at night.
Origin
By surface analysis, nycti- + -pelag + -ic.By surface analysis, nycti- + -pelag + -ic.
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