English
benthic
From benthos + -ic.
Formed from benthos + -ic
Ancient Greek βαθύς ‘deep’
Ancient Greek βάθος ‘depth’
Ancient Greek βένθος ‘the depths’
English benthos
Today it means
adj Pertaining to the benthos; living on the seafloor, as opposed to floating in the ocean.
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Etymograph / benthic