### Question
How is the term aquatic species defined?


### Answer
The term **aquatic species** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 2802* as the following:

> any species of finfish, mollusk, crustacean, or other aquatic invertebrate, amphibian, reptile, or aquatic plant

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 48-NATIONAL AQUACULTURE POLICY, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT**

