epibenthos
(ep-i-ben-thos)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. organisms living on the surface of the seafloor.
Example Sentence
Firstly divers have carried out visual transect surveys of the epibenthos.
More Example Sentences
Coral reefs are part of the epibenthos.
Synonyms
benthic organisms; sea floor dwellers; surface dwellers
Antonyms
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