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benthopelagic (adjective) (not comparable)
Descriptive of the species that live in the deepest levels, or areas, of oceans, seas, lakes, etc.: There are certain kinds of fish that feed on the bottom of water areas, including demersal fish, benthic fish, ground fish, and benthopelagic fish.
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benthopelagic
A reference to the fauna living within the water column in association with the seafloor, often extending some tens of meters above the bottom.
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Ocean and Deep Sea Terms
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