Hydrobiology (also known as Aquatic Biology, Biology, Aquatic): The study of aquatic life inhabiting bodies of water, including growth, morphology, physiology, genetics, distribution, and interactions with other organisms and the environment. It includes MARINE HYDROBIOLOGY.

NIH MeSH · D056127Disciplines and Occupations

Hydrobiology

Also known asAquatic Biology · Biology, Aquatic · Aquatic Ecology · Ecology, Aquatic

Definition

The study of aquatic life inhabiting bodies of water, including growth, morphology, physiology, genetics, distribution, and interactions with other organisms and the environment. It includes MARINE HYDROBIOLOGY.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.273.248.750
  • H01.277.249.750

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Common questions about Hydrobiology

What does Hydrobiology mean in medicine?
The study of aquatic life inhabiting bodies of water, including growth, morphology, physiology, genetics, distribution, and interactions with other organisms and the environment. It includes MARINE HYDROBIOLOGY. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Hydrobiology known by any other names?
Yes. Hydrobiology is also referred to as Aquatic Biology, Biology, Aquatic, Aquatic Ecology, Ecology, Aquatic in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Hydrobiology sit in the medical classification?
Hydrobiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.273.248.750, H01.277.249.750). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D056127) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗