Benthic and Pelagic

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Benthic adjective - Of or relating to or happening on the bottom under a body of water.

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Pelagic and benthic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pelagic" instead an adjective "Benthic".

Pelagic adjective - Of or relating to the sea.

Usage example: among pelagic animals the undisputed king is the blue whale, the largest creature currently roaming the face of the earth

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Benthic and pelagic are semantically related. You can use "Benthic" instead an adjective "Pelagic".

Nearby Word: pelage

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