benthonic

adjective

ben·​thon·​ic ben-ˈthä-nik How to pronounce benthonic (audio)

Word History

Etymology

irregular from benthos

First Known Use

1897, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of benthonic was in 1897

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Cite this Entry

“Benthonic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/benthonic. Accessed 10 Oct. 2024.

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