BENTHONIC
Dictionary entry overview: What does benthonic mean? • BENTHONIC (adjective)
The adjective BENTHONIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
Familiarity information: BENTHONIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BENTHONIC (adjective)
Meaning:
Of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
benthal; benthic; benthonic
Pertainym:
benthos (a region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones)
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