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Summary Of: Benthic
The benthic region begins at the shore line... The continental shelf is a gently sloping benthic region that extends away from the land mass... the benthic zone may include areas which are only a few inches below water... the energy source for the benthic ecosystem is often organic matter from higher up in the water column which drifts down... benthic habitats can be further subdivided based on depth... Many benthic organisms have retained their historic evolutionary characteristics... Encyclodia Page On: Benthic
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