词汇 | benthonic |
释义 | benthonic adjective environment , biology specializeduk /benˈθɒn.ɪk/ us /benˈθɑː.nɪk/ living in or relating to the lowest levels of the sea or other body of water: The smaller estuaries are poor in benthonic organisms compared to the deeper lagoons and lakes, where the aquatic life is stirred up by midwestern winds. Smaller crustaceans thrive in that part of the ocean, deep in the benthonic zone. Synonym benthic The deeper parts of the bay are home to many species of benthonic invertebrates, including sea urchins and sponges. Sea creatures abalone amphipod anemone barnacle barrier reef crab cray crayfish crustacean cuttlefish lobster marron mollusc mussel octopus shipworm shrimp snow crab soft-shell clam squid You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Seas & oceans |
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