Benthic


Updated on 04/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Adjective that describes the water-sediment interface (= water-lithosphere interface) of an aquatic ecosystem, regardless of its depth (the bottom of lakes or of rivers or of the sea). Also describes an organism living on the river bottom or sea bed (macroinvertebrates, for example).
Source
According to the Ministry of Ecology
Review status
En cours de modification, Soumis au comité de relecture.