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Elina [12.6K]
3 years ago
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What is a benthic creature​

Biology
2 answers:
svetlana [45]3 years ago
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Answer:

The word benthos comes from a Greek term meaning “depths of the sea.” Benthic communities are complex and include a wide range of animals, plants and bacteria from all levels of the food web. Clams, worms, oysters, shrimp-like crustaceans and mussels are all examples of benthic organisms.

Reptile [31]3 years ago
6 0

Explanation:

Animals that live on the sea floor are called benthos. Most of these animals lack a backbone and are called invertebrates. Typical benthic invertebrates include sea anemones, sponges, corals, sea stars, sea urchins, worms, bivalves, crabs, and many more.

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