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benthic
01
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of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
02
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(of organisms) inhabiting the floor of the sea or another body of water
āĻāĻĻāĻžāĻšāĻ°āĻŖ
The scientist studied benthic habitats to understand the unique ecosystems at the bottom of the lake.
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