infauna
/ˈɪnˌfɔnə/
noun
- Animals that live in the sediment or soil at the bottom of a body of water, such as worms, clams, and small crustaceans.
- Clams and lugworms are common examples of infauna found in sandy beaches.
- Marine biologists study infauna to understand the health of the ocean floor.
- The diversity of infauna in this estuary has decreased due to pollution.
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