What Is a Benthos?

Benthos, also known as benthon, is the community of organisms that live on, in, or near the bottom of a sea, river, lake, or stream, also known as the benthic zone.

What is benthos explain?

: organisms that live on or in the bottom of a body of water.

What are the characteristics of benthos?

Most of the benthos lack a backbone and are referred to as invertebrates and may include sea anemones, sponges, corals, sea stars, worms, crabs, sea urchins, and many others. Being the lowest level of a marine or freshwater system, it is often characterized by low temperatures and low sunlight.

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