different between macrobenthos vs benthos

macrobenthos

English

Etymology

macro- +? benthos

Noun

macrobenthos (uncountable)

  1. (biology) benthic organisms that are big enough to be seen with the naked eye

Related terms

  • macrobenthic
  • macrozoobenthos

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benthos

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ?????? (bénthos, the depths).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?b?n??s/

Noun

benthos (plural not attested)

  1. The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water.

Derived terms

Translations

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