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catadromous

Adjective

ca=tad=ro=mous

WORDNET DICTIONARY

catadromous, a. [Gr. kata` down + dro`mos a running.].

Having the lowest inferior segment of a pinna nearer the rachis than the lowest superior one; -- said of a mode of branching in ferns, and opposed to anadromous. [1913 Webster]
Living in fresh water, and going to the sea to spawn; -- opposed to anadromous, and said of the eel. [1913 Webster]

catadromous, adj. (of a fish, e.g. the eel) that swims down rivers to the sea to spawn (cf. ANADROMOUS).

Etymology

Gk katadromos f. kata down + dromos running