benthos

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek βένθος (benthos, “the depths”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈbɛnθɒs/

Noun

benthos (uncountable)

1. The flora and fauna at the bottom of the ocean or other body of water.

Derived terms

• macrobenthos
• meiobenthos
• microbenthos
• zoobenthos
• phytobenthos
• epibenthos
• hyperbenthos
• benthic