What are some kinds of benthos?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

Oops that definition was for nekton. Sorry! Nekton are any sea animals that live on the ocean floor, from the continental shelf to the abyssal plain. Starfish, coral, sea urchins, and crabs are included.

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∙ 16y ago

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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 :)

What kinds of sea animals live on the bottom of the sea floor?

One of the ocean bottom dwellers is a starfish.Some others are anemones,crabs,corals,snails,and some fish.

Are sea stars plakton nekton or benthos?

benthos

What are organisms that live above the ocean floor called?

organisms that live on the ocean floor are called 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

Is the lion fish a plankton nekton or benthos?

benthos - it lives on the sea bed and "swims" occassionally.

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.

Where do benthos mostly live?

All benthos live on the ocean floor, from the continental shelf to the abyssal plain. Some attach themselves to the floor, while others burrow under the sand. Continental shelf for A+.

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