benthon
/ˈbɛnθɑn/
noun
- Organisms that live on or in the bottom of a body of water, such as the ocean, sea, or lake.
- Crabs, starfish, and clams are common benthon in coastal waters.
- The diversity of benthon decreases in deeper, darker parts of the ocean.
- Pollution can harm the benthon that fish rely on for food.
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