What is another word for epipelic?

Pronunciation: [ˌɛpɪpˈɛlɪk] (IPA)

Epipelic is a word used to describe organisms that live at the bottom of freshwater or marine environments. Some synonyms for epipelic include benthic, littoral, and shoal-dwelling. Benthic refers to the bottom of any body of water and includes both epipelagic and deep-sea habitats. Littoral refers to the zone between the highest and lowest tide marks and includes intertidal, supratidal, and subtidal habitats. Shoal-dwelling refers specifically to organisms that live in shallow-water areas and includes riverbanks, estuaries, and deltas. These terms are useful for scientists studying aquatic ecosystems, as they provide a specific way to describe where organisms live and their interactions with their environment.

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What are the hypernyms for Epipelic?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    aquatic plants, marine plants.

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