Benthic(adjective)
Relating to or living at the bottom of a sea, lake or other body of water.
Hindi meaning:जलाशय के तल से संबंधित
Synonyms: Bottom-dwelling, Seabed, Deep-water, Demersal
Antonyms: Pelagic, Surface-dwelling, Terrestrial, Aerial
Example: Many benthic organisms live on the muddy floor of the ocean.
Trick to remember: Benthic creatures remain beneath the water, close to the bottom.
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