halobionˈtic or halobiotic /-bī-otˈik/ adjective

Living in the sea

halˈophile /-fil or -fīl/ noun

An organism that thrives in very salty conditions, eg the Dead Sea

1. Tolerant of salt
2. Capable of living in salt water

halophˈilous adjective

Halophile

halophˈily noun

Adaptation to life in the presence of much salt

halˈophobe noun (botany)

A plant that cannot survive in salty soil

halophyte /halˈō-fīt/ noun

A plant adapted to life in soil or water containing much salt

halophytic /-fitˈik/ adjective