Refers to organisms that live in or on the bottom of the aquatic environment (e.g., bacteria, rooted grasses, worms, oysters, clams). Referred to collectively as members of the benthos.
plants and animals living in or on the bottom in aquatic habitats
Organisms that live on or at the bottom (i.e., not in the water column) of water bodies for most of their adult life cycle, such as clams, lobsters, and crayfish.
The worms, clams, crustaceans, and other organisms that live at the bottom of the estuaries and the sea.
Organisms living in, or on, bottom substrates in aquatic ecosystems.
organisms living on or in the benthon (bottom) of a lake
Species that live on the bottom of lakes, ponds, oceans, and tidal zones.
Species living in or on the bottom of streams, rivers, or oceans.
Organisms including animals and plants living on, in, or attached to the sea bottom.
Organisms that live in or on the bottom of a body of water, including the ocean floor or river bed.
Organisms living in or on the bottom of a river, stream, or lake.
