What is another word for benthonic zone?
Pronunciation: [bɛnθˈɒnɪk zˈə͡ʊn] (IPA) 
The benthonic zone is the layer at the bottom of a body of water, including the sediment surface and sublayers. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe this important aquatic region, including the benthic zone, the bottom zone, and the abyssal zone. Other terms that may be used to describe the benthonic zone include the sedimentary zone, the abyssopelagic zone, the demersal zone, and the littoral zone. Regardless of the specific terminology used to describe it, the benthonic zone is a critical part of the aquatic ecosystem, providing habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species.
