paludal
/pəˈl(j)uːd(ə)l
/ /ˈpal(j)ʊd(ə)l /adjective Ecology
(Of a plant, animal, or soil) living or occurring in a marshy habitat.Paludal tufas develop predominantly in waterlogged valley bottom situations, where line-sourced waters emerge from valley side and bottom aquifers....
- A paludal atmosphere has the effect of shortening the duration of life.
Origin
Early 19th century: from Latin palus, palud- 'marsh' + -al.