Hardbottom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hardbottom is a noun meaning A hard seafloor, typically a layer of sand covering rock.
Meaning
A hard seafloor, typically a layer of sand covering rock.
Example Sentences
Measures of seafloor topographic complexity were used as a proxy for the availability of hardbottom, since a comprehensive map of hard and soft seafloor sediments was also not readily available.
Word Forms
- hardbottoms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include softbottom, seabed, seafloor, benthic, ground, seabottom.
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