Phytodetritus
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Phytodetritus is a noun meaning (biology) marine detritus, of plant origin, that slowly sinks to the depths and is the food source for abyssal benthic communities.
Meaning
(biology) marine detritus, of plant origin, that slowly sinks to the depths and is the food source for abyssal benthic communities.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include detritus, phytobenthos, detritivore, periphyton, detrivore, detritophage.
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