What is the meaning of neritic?

adjective

  • Of or relating to the region of the sea over the continental shelf which is less than 200 meters deep.
    • usage: "neritic fauna"; "neritic oil"
  • Relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast.
    • usage: "neritic fauna"
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