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Bookmark or Share- Benthic zone - WikipediaThe benthic zone is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or stream, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers. The name comes from ancient Greek, βένθος (bénthos), meaning "the depths." [1]
- Benthic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : of, relating to, or occurring at the bottom of a body of water. 2. : of, relating to, or occurring in the depths of the ocean. Examples of benthic in a Sentence.
- What is a benthic habitat map? - NOAA's National Ocean ServiceBenthic habitat maps help protect fragile underwater areas. The term benthic refers to anything associated with or occurring on the bottom of a body of water. The animals and plants that live on or in the bottom are known as the benthos. In ocean waters, nearshore and estuary areas are most frequently mapped.
- Benthic Zone: Definition, Characteristics And Living Habitat - Science ABCThe benthic zone refers to the ecological zone located at the bottom of any marine or freshwater body, such as a river, ocean, lake or pond. The benthic zone includes the sediment surface. Benthic zones are found all across the world, wherever there is an appreciable water body.
- Marine ecosystem - Benthic Organisms, Plankton, CoralsContents. Home Science Environment. Benthos. Organisms are abundant in surface sediments of the continental shelf and in deeper waters, with a great diversity found in or on sediments. In shallow waters, beds of seagrass provide a rich habitat for polychaete worms, crustaceans (e.g., amphipods), and fishes.
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