benthonic meaning

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benthonic (adjective): of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water.

Definition of benthonic

  1. of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water

    Synonyms: benthic, benthal

    Related forms: benthos

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BE · words ending in IC · 9-letter words

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