demersal
adjective
de·mer·sal
di-ˈmər-səl 
: living near, deposited on, or sinking to the bottom of the sea
demersal fish eggs
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The muscles of European sea bass contain little plastic, but the stomachs of British demersal sharks contain significant quantities.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 15 Sep. 2020
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 15 Sep. 2020
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“Demersal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demersal. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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