Benthic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈbÉ›nθɪk/

Origin

From benthos.

Full definition of benthic

Adjective

1. Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
• 2001, David Mitchell, Number 9 DreamWith that, the rodent vanished into the benthic bowels of his pyrrhic pile.

Derived terms

• cryptobenthic

Antonyms

• planktonic

Anagrams

• bitchen