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epibenthos

Syllabification: (ep·i·ben·thos)
Pronunciation: /ˌepəˈbenˌTHäs/

Definition of epibenthos

noun

Ecology
  • the flora and fauna living on the surface of the bottom of a sea or lake.

Derivatives

epibenthic

Pronunciation: /-ˈbenTHik/

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek epi 'upon' + benthos 'depth of the sea'

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