Benthos

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈbÉ›nθɒs/

Origin

From Ancient Greek βένθος (benthos, "the depths").

Full definition of benthos

Noun

1. The flora and fauna at the bottom of the ocean or other body of water.

Derived terms

• macrobenthos
• meiobenthos
• microbenthos
• zoobenthos
• phytobenthos
• epibenthos
• hyperbenthos
• benthic