different between macrobenthos vs meiobenthos

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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meiobenthos

English

Etymology

From meiofauna and benthos.

Noun

meiobenthos

  1. (biology) Benthic organisms between .1 mm and 1 mm in size.

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