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Definitions for BENTHIC
ˈbɛn θɪk; bɛnˈθɒn ɪkben·th·ic
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benthic, benthal, benthonicadjective
of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
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benthicadjective
Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
Etymology: From benthos.
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benthic
The benthic zone is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or stream, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers. The name comes from ancient Greek, βένθος (bénthos), meaning "the depths." Organisms living in this zone are called benthos and include microorganisms (e.g., bacteria and fungi) as well as larger invertebrates, such as crustaceans and polychaetes. Organisms here generally live in close relationship with the substrate and many are permanently attached to the bottom. The benthic boundary layer, which includes the bottom layer of water and the uppermost layer of sediment directly influenced by the overlying water, is an integral part of the benthic zone, as it greatly influences the biological activity that takes place there. Examples of contact soil layers include sand bottoms, rocky outcrops, coral, and bay mud.
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benthic
Benthic refers to anything associated with or occurring in the bottom of a sea, lake, or other bodies of water. It pertains to the organisms living in and the conditions existing on the floor of bodies of water. This includes the sediment surface and certain subsurface layers. It is derived from "benthos" which means depth of the sea in Greek.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of BENTHIC in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of BENTHIC in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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