benthic

Adjective

Relating to or occurring on the bottom of a body of water.

ریشه

From Greek 'benthos' meaning 'depth of the sea'.

مثال

• Benthic organisms live in or on the ocean floor.
• The benthic zone is an important habitat for many marine species.
• Benthic sediments provide valuable information about past environments.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Benthic organisms Benthic zone Benthic sediments Benthic sampling