Meaning Of The Word Catadromous

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What's The Definition Of Catadromous?

catadromous in American English
going back to or toward the sea to spawn
adjective: migrating from fresh water to spawn in the sea, as eels of the genus Anguilla (distinguished from anadromous)

catadromous in British English
adjective: (of fishes such as the eel) migrating down rivers to the sea in order to breed

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