Benthos: Definition with Benthos Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. A region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones.

Exact synonyms: Benthic Division, Benthonic Zone
Generic synonyms: Biogeographical Region
Derivative terms: Benthal, Benthonic

2. Noun. Organisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the bottom of a sea.

Generic synonyms: Being, Organism
Derivative terms: Benthonic

1. n. The bottom of the sea, esp. of the deep oceans; hence (Bot. & Zoöl.), the fauna and flora of the sea bottom; -- opposed to plankton.

1. benthic sea life [n -ES]

1. Animals and plants living on or within the substrate of a water body (freshwater, estuarine or marine). (06 Aug 1998)

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