Yes.
Scavengers
Yes there are carnivores in the benthic zone. The scavengers in the benthic zone are considered carnivores because the eat the dead aquatic animals that float to the bottom when they die. There are also some carnivorous fish in the benthic zone.
The benthic zone is home to various organisms such as marine worms, crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms. These organisms rely on the sediments on the ocean floor for shelter, food, and protection. Additionally, bacteria and microorganisms also thrive in the benthic zone, contributing to nutrient recycling and ecosystem health.
fishes
benthic
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the deep or the benthic zone
Lack of Light.
Benthic is the seafloor or floor of a lake. Clams would live there. Whales live in the Pelagic zone. I'm in biology now and we just had that question!
No. Sharks generally live in the surface, neritic, or intertidal zones of the ocean.
In the benthic zone, the water is deeper and often has lower light penetration compared to the littoral zone, where sunlight can easily reach the substrate, supporting plant growth. Additionally, the benthic zone may have different sediment characteristics and reduced nutrient availability, making it less hospitable for many aquatic plants. These factors combined limit the ability of plants to photosynthesize and thrive in the deeper waters of the benthic zone.
You would fine sediment in the benthic zone, or bottom, of a lake.