HyperDic: benthos

English > 2 senses of the word benthos:
NOUNlocationbenthos, benthic division, benthonic zonea region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones
Topsbenthosorganisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the bottom of a sea
English > benthos: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones.
Synonymsbenthic division, benthonic zone
Broaderbiogeographical regionAn area of the Earth determined by distribution of flora and fauna
Adjectivesbenthic, benthal, benthonicof or relating to or happening / happening on the bottom under a body of water
English > benthos: 2 senses > noun 2, Tops
Meaningorganisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the bottom of a sea.
Broaderorganism, beingA living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Spanishbentos
Catalanbentos
Adjectivesbenthonicof or relating to or happening / happening on the bottom under a body of water

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