The marine life
Example: Marine life includes organisms living in oceans and seas
Definition
"The marine life" refers to all living organisms that inhabit saltwater environments such as oceans and seas. This includes a vast variety of species ranging from microscopic plankton to large whales, encompassing plants, animals, and microorganisms that thrive in marine ecosystems.
Etymology
The term "the marine life" combines "marine," derived from the Latin word 'marinus' meaning 'of the sea,' and "life," from the Old English 'līf.' Together, they describe living beings associated with the sea. Did you know? The word 'marine' has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe things related to the ocean.
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"The marine life" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Environment - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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