Benthos

Synonyms of benthos

• benthic organisms
• bottom-dwellers
• benthic fauna

Antonyms of benthos

• pelagic organisms
• open-water dwellers

Collocations of benthos

benthic zone

Frequency: 80 %

The benthic zone is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water.

benthic organisms

Frequency: 75 %

Benthic organisms play a crucial role in the marine ecosystem.

benthic community

Frequency: 70 %

The benthic community consists of organisms that live on or in the seabed.

benthic habitat

Frequency: 65 %

The benthic habitat provides a home for a diverse range of marine species.

benthic environment

Frequency: 60 %

The benthic environment is influenced by factors such as water depth and sediment composition.

Idiomatic Expressions for benthos

• Phrase: benthos-bound
  Meaning: describes something or someone that is stuck or anchored to the bottom of a body of water
  Usage: The ship's anchor became benthos-bound in the mud, making it difficult to raise.