"Creatures that are often catadromous meaning they live in fresh water and breed in salt water" NYT crossword answer is:
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Catadromous creatures are a unique group of animals that live in fresh water but breed in salt water. Examples of these creatures include eels, salmon, and some species of crabs. These animals have adapted to their environment by having a special life cycle that involves migrating from fresh water to salt water and back. This adaptation has allowed them to survive in a wide range of habitats and to thrive in both salt and fresh water.