benthos

See also: Benthos

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbɛnθɒs/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

benthos (plural benthoses)

  1. The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water.

Derived terms

Translations

flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water
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