Demersal vs. Benthic — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Demersal and Benthic
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Demersal
Dwelling at or near the bottom of a body of water
A demersal fish.
Benthic
The collection of organisms living on or in the bottom of a body of water.
Demersal
Sinking to or deposited near the bottom of a body of water
Demersal fish eggs.
Benthic
The bottom of a body of water.
Demersal
(biology) That lives near the bottom of a body of water.
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Benthic
Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
Demersal
Taking place near the bottom of a body of water.
Demersal fishing
Benthic
Any organism that lives on the seafloor
Demersal
(biology) Any demersal organism.
Benthic
Of, pertaining to, or occurring at the bottom of a body of water, especially referring to the ocean depths.
Benthic
Of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
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