Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Benthon

👉 Benthonectes is a family of small crustaceans, comprising three distinct genera: Benthonectes, Cephalopholis, and Phrynosoma.

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👉 Benthon is a type of marine organism, also known as an eel. It is characterized by its flattened body shape and long, slender bodies that are often found in the rocky coastlines of oceans. Benthons are usually aquatic animals that feed on algae and other microorganisms, which they can extract from the bottom of the ocean.

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👉 Benthonic is a term used in the study of marine animals to describe individuals that live on or near the seafloor. These animals are often referred to as "benthic" because they are primarily found in the ocean floor, where they can access nutrients and other resources that may not be available to more superficial organisms. Benthonic animals play a crucial role in the marine food web by eating plankton and other small organisms that form part of their diet.

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👉 Benthonella is a type of bacterium that primarily lives on or in marine environments, such as seashells and corals, where it produces its own food and waste products through an autotrophic process.

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