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benthon

[ben-thon]

noun

  1. the aggregate of organisms that live on or in the benthos.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of benthon1

benth(os) + -on, extracted from plankton
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Example Sentences

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He proceeded to draw divisions between the bottom organisms without power of motion, benthon, the nekton motile life in mid-water, and the plankton or floating life.

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