fishes
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.
Animals that live in the benthic zone include sea stars, sea cucumbers, brittle stars, sea urchins, marine worms, and various crustaceans like crabs and lobsters. These organisms are adapted to life on the ocean floor and play crucial roles in the ecosystem.
Yes.
benthic
Blue whales are not benthic animals, as they are pelagic mammals that primarily inhabit open ocean waters. They are known to dive deep to forage for food but do not reside in the benthic zone near the seabed.
pelagic
the deep or the benthic zone
Lack of Light.
at the bottom of bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. They play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and provide food for many other organisms in the ecosystem. Examples include sea stars, clams, and worms.
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.