Benthos (Q331)
Subject, term, tag: Benthos
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Benthos |
Subject, term, tag: Benthos |
Statements
IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026
The community of organisms living on the bottom or in sediments of a body of water (such as an ocean, a river or a lake). The ecological zone at the bottom of a body of water, including the sediment surface and some subsurface layers, is known as the benthic zone. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
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27 May 2026