benthonic

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ben·thos (b

)

1. The collection of organisms living on or in sea or lake bottoms.

2. The bottom of a sea or lake.

[Greek.]

benthic (-th

k), ben·thonic (b

n-th

k) adj.

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Adj.

benthonic - of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water

benthal, benthic

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