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Benthic

//ˈbɛnθɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean. not-comparable

    "The benthic environment, except for intertidal areas, has been scarcely explored[…]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any organism that lives on the seafloor.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From benthos + -ic. By surface analysis, benth- + -ic.

Etymology 2

From benthos + -ic. By surface analysis, benth- + -ic.

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