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Benthos is a term for bottom-dwelling (i.e. on, in, or very near) organisms because they live on the seabed (what is known as the "benthic zone"). There are different classifications though: the epifauna live on the sea bottom and infauna live in the sediments on the sea bottom.
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Is the lion fish a plankton nekton or benthos?
benthos - it lives on the sea bed and "swims" occassionally.
Are stonefish benthos?
Stonefish are benthos. They are bottom dwellers. Benthos are marine animals that live at the bottom of the ocean there for they are benthos.
Is coral benthos plankton or nekton?
Benthos.
Is a starfish plankton benthos nekton?
benthos :)
Are sea stars plakton nekton or benthos?
benthos
Is the Sand Flea Emerita Talpoidea Plankton Nekton or Benthos?
Benthos.
Why are bottlenose dolphins classified as benthos?
They Arent Classified As Benthos. They Are Nekton !
What terms describes organisms that live on or in the ocean floor?
Benthos
How do you use benthos in a sentence?
The plants and animals that live in or on the bottom of the sea or lake can be referred to as benthos.
Is a viperfish a benthos?
No, the viperfish is not a benthos. This species is classified as a nekton and lives deep within the ocean waters.
Is a clam a nekton?
No its a benthos
Is a whale a benthos?
yes
