Benthos (from Ancient Greek βένθος (bénthos) 'the depths [of the sea]'), also known as benthon, is the community of organisms that live on, in, or near the bottom of a See more

Macrobenthos
Macrobenthos, prefix from Ancient Greek makrós 'long', comprises the larger, visible to the naked eye, … See more

Endobenthos
Endobenthos (or endobenthic), prefix from Ancient Greek éndon 'inner, internal', lives buried, or burrowing … See more

Benthos as bioindicators
Benthic macro-invertebrates play a critical role in aquatic ecosystems. These organisms can be … See more

Compared to the relatively featureless pelagic zone, the benthic zone offers physically diverse habitats. There is a huge range in how much light and warmth is available, and in … See more

Zoobenthos
Zoobenthos, prefix from Ancient Greek zôion 'animal', animals belonging to the benthos.
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The main food sources for the benthos are algae and organic runoff from land. The depth of water, temperature and salinity, and type of local substrate all affect what benthos is present. … See more