Definition of BENTHOS

benthos

Plural: benthoses

Noun

  • a region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones
  • organisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the bottom of a sea
  • The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

benthic division, benthonic zone

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