benthos

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A noun referring to the ecological region at the bottom of a sea or lake, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers, as well as the community of organisms that live in or on that region.

• 🇩🇪Ökologischer Bereich am Grund von Meeren oder Seen, der die Sedimentoberfläche und darunterliegende Schichten sowie die Lebensgemeinschaft der dort lebenden Organismen umfasst.

1. Sea bottom region C1 formal scientific

   The ecological zone at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and sub-surface layers.

   • The benthos is home to a unique community of organisms adapted to high pressure.
   • Scientists study the benthos to understand deep-sea ecosystems.
   • Pollution can severely impact the fragile benthos environment.

   🇩🇪Benthos

   Synonyme: benthal

2. Bottom-dwelling organisms C1 formal scientific

   The flora and fauna found on, in, or near the seabed, also known as benthic organisms.

   • Crabs, starfish, and certain worms are common examples of benthos.
   • The diversity of benthos in this area indicates a healthy marine habitat.
   • Benthos plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling at the ocean floor.

   🇩🇪Benthos

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