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Demersal

Noun:

Sense 1: An aquatic organism that lives and feeds on or near the seafloor.

Example sentence: The demersals in this area include flatfish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Adjective:

Sense 1: Relating to or found on or near the bottom of a body of water.

Example sentence: The demersal fish prefer cooler temperatures and deeper depths.

Sense 2: Popular or widespread among the local population.

Example sentence: Traditional folk songs are a demersal form of cultural expression.

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