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Benthic:

Part of Speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to or inhabiting the bottom of a body of water.

Senses:

1. Popular: Referring to organisms living on or in the bottom of a body of water.
2. Local: Pertaining specifically to the bottom habitats of a particular region or locality.

Sample Sentences:

1. The benthic creatures found in this marine ecosystem have adapted to survive in the deep sea.
2. The study focuses on the benthic ecology of local lakes and rivers.

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