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BenthosBenthos are the organisms which live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.[1] Although the term derived from the Greek for "depths of the sea"[1], the term is also used in freshwater biology to refer to organisms at the bottoms of freshwater bodies of water, such as lakes, rivers, and streams.[2] Additional recommended knowledgeAnimals belonging to the benthos are sometimes referred to as zoobenthos, while plants are referred to as phyto-benthos. Benthos can be categorized according to size:
Benthic organisms play an important role as a food source for fish and some also for humans. Examples of benthic organisms are sea stars, oysters, clams, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and sea anemones. |
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