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Benthic zone

life science Maturity 9-11

Many things live at the bottom of the water.

Neuston, Plankton, Nekton, Benthos.jpg
Neuston, Plankton, Nekton, Benthos.jpg
Some stay on the sand. Some hide in the mud. They find food that falls from above. This place is very special.
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Libr0409.jpg
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Neuston, Plankton, Nekton, Benthos.jpg
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Benthic GLERL 1.jpg
File:Benthic Diatom.jpg
Benthic Diatom.jpg
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Libr0409.jpg
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Pteropurpura trialata is laying the eggs 1.jpg
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Scheme eutrophication-en.svg
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