word
benthos
BEN-thos
ˈbɛnθɒsListen
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Syllable breakdown
benthos
Dictionary meaning
The community of organisms living on, in, or near the seabed.
History and origin
Greek benthos, meaning 'depth of the sea'.
Examples
- Core samples revealed a surprisingly diverse benthos on the continental shelf.
Common mispronunciations
BEN-thoze
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