'Benthic' definitions:

Definition of 'benthic'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water [syn: benthic, benthal, benthonic]

Definition of 'Benthic'

From: GCIDE
  • Benthic \Ben"thic\ (b[e^]n"th[i^]k), a. [fr. Gr. be`nqos depth of the sea.] of, pertaining to, or occurring at the bottom of a body of water, especially referring to the ocean depths. [PJC]

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