Benthal (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- Marine biologists discovered a unique organ in the benthal invertebrates that lived deep within the ocean.
- The exploration of benthal zones in lakes and rivers provides valuable insights into aquatic ecosystems.
- Benthal sediments in the ocean are teeming with life and crucial to the health of marine food chains.
- A team of scientists embarked on an expedition to study benthal organisms in the deepest parts of the ocean.
- The researchers dedicated their careers to understanding benthal processes and their impact on the planet's biodiversity.