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BENTHONIC Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word benthonic. (exact relations)
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	abyssal					adjectiveadj
	adjective • relating to ocean depths from 2000 to 5000 meters adjective satellite • resembling an abyss in depth; so deep as to be unmeasurable
	deep-sea					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
	pelagic					adjectiveadj
	adjective • relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
	subaqueous					adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • growing or remaining under water
	submarine					nounn
	noun • a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes • a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States adjective satellite • beneath the surface of the sea verb • move forward or under in a sliding motion • throw with an underhand motion • bring down with a blow to the legs • control a submarine • attack by submarine
	underwater					adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adjective satellite • beneath the surface of the water • growing or remaining under water
	benthal					nounn
	adjective • of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water
	benthic					adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water

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