Pronunciation: [pˈaɹɪsˌiːn] (IPA) 
The word "paricine" is spelled with a "p" at the beginning, followed by "a-r-i-c-i-n-e". The IPA transcription for "paricine" is /ˈpærɪsiːn/. The "p" is pronounced as a voiceless bilabial stop, followed by the short "a" sound, an "r" sound that is lightly trilled, a long "i" sound, and the "s" is pronounced as a voiceless alveolar sibilant. The final syllable is pronounced with a long "e" sound and the "n" is a voiced alveolar nasal.
Paricine is an adjective that describes a species or group of organisms that primarily inhabit or are associated with water bodies such as lakes, rivers, or ponds. These organisms have adapted to live in aquatic environments and often exhibit unique physiological and behavioral characteristics that allow them to thrive in these habitats.
Paricine organisms can include a variety of species, ranging from plants to animals, and can be found in both fresh and saltwater ecosystems. This term is often used in the field of biology to classify species that have evolutionary adaptations specifically suited to life in water.
In addition to their ability to survive in water, paricine organisms may also possess adaptations for swimming, floating, or clinging to submerged surfaces. They may have specialized respiratory structures to extract oxygen from water, such as gills in fish or submerged leaves in aquatic plants. Reproduction in paricine species can also be specific to water environments, with some organisms releasing eggs or sperm directly into the water for fertilization.
Overall, paricine organisms are characterized by their close association with water and the various adaptations that enable them to thrive in aquatic habitats.
An alkaloid of cinchona, C16H18N2O.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
