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Benthic

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Bottom dwelling; living on or under the sediments or other substrate [in an aquatic system].

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A benthic organism (benthos) is an organism whose habitat is on or near the bottom of a stream, lake, or ocean.

Source: CoRIS Glossary Glossary

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