What does benthos mean?
Benthos means The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water..
Benthos
/ˈbɛnθɒs/ · noun
Meaning
The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water..
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Synonyms for benthos
Antonyms for benthos
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Word Forms
- benthoses
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What is a synonym for benthos?
Common synonyms include benthic division, benthonic zone.
What is the opposite of benthos?
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How do you use benthos in a sentence?
Use benthos where its definition matches the intended context.
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