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benthonic

 

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Adjective benthonic has 1 sense
  1. benthic, benthal, benthonic - of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water

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Benthonic

Adjective: Referring to or relating to the benthos, the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as a lake or ocean.

Synonyms: benthic, aquatic, bottom-dwelling

Antonyms: pelagic, surface-dwelling


Sample Sentences:

1. The benthonic organisms play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the underwater ecosystem.

2. Many species of fish and invertebrates are adapted for a benthonic lifestyle, dwelling on the ocean floor.

3. The study focuses on the benthonic biodiversity of this specific lake, exploring the different species that inhabit its depths.


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