microbenthos
9.9
Tiny living things that live in mud at the bottom of lakes and rivers
- noun
- /ˌmaɪkroʊˈbɛnθoʊs/
- Specialized
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microbentos
- Scientists often study microbenthos to assess the health of aquatic ecosystems.
Examples
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The abundance of microbenthos can be affected by pollution in river beds.
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Algae and protozoa are common members of the microbenthos community.
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The microbenthos play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.
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Researchers study microbenthos to understand sediment health.
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Algae and protozoa are common members of the microbenthos community.
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Scientists often study microbenthos to assess the health of aquatic ecosystems.
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The abundance of microbenthos can be affected by pollution in river beds.
Synonyms
9.9
Tiny living things in the sand and mud at the bottom of lakes and seas
emphasizes their very small size under 0.1 mm rather than just habitat
Surface Forms
microbenthos singular
microbenthoses plural
Morphology
Etymology
Microbenthos combines micro- 'small' and benthos 'sea bottom'. So it means the very small living things that live on the bottom of ponds, rivers, and seas.
