
Brackish
Natural Habitats
Often used to describe water in environments where sea and fresh water mix, like estuaries.
Mangroves are typically found in brackish waters.
Aquarium Care
Some fish are kept in brackish aquariums; know this if discussing fishkeeping.
The figure 8 puffer thrives in a brackish aquarium setting.
Not Freshwater
Remember, 'brackish' implies that the water isn't suitable for drinking or agriculture.
Despite the rains, the well remained brackish and undrinkable.
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