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Record 1 2009-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Biology
  • Plant Biology
  • Marine Biology
  • Ecosystems
DEF

The whole group of organisms that live on or near the bottom of a body of water.

CONT

The bottom community can be a significant consumer of oxygen and organic carbon in the Bay ecosystem.

OBS

benthic community: term used by Parks Canada.

OBS

bottom community: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie animale
  • Biologie végétale
  • Biologie marine
  • Écosystèmes
DEF

Ensemble des organismes aquatiques qui vivent en relation avec le fond des mers ou des lacs.

OBS

communauté benthique : terme en usage à Parcs Canada.

OBS

communauté benthique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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