benthic invertebrate

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invertebrate
noun[C]
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/ɪnˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/us
/ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
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Thus, it can be expected that the variation in spatial distribution of the differentbenthicinvertebrate taxa will reflect the distribution of parasites that use them as intermediate hosts.
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Organisms living in this zone are called benthos, e.g. thebenthicinvertebratecommunity, including crustaceans and polychaetes.
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They should be fedbenthicinvertebrate, and should be fed 3-4 times a day.
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Changes have propagated through benthic invertebrates, with the macrofauna changing from echinoids and large clams to opportunistic brittle stars and polychaetes.
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A small number of benthic invertebrates are additionally ingested.
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Adults have more omnivorous diets that consist of benthic invertebrates and algae.
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Overall, ocean acidification had the single largest negative effect on total biomass (top predators, fishes, benthic invertebrates, plankton, and primary producers).
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The burrowing activities of benthic invertebrates have a pronounced effect on sediment properties and biochemical processes.
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Smaller saugers generally feed on benthic invertebrates, mayfly larvae, and catfish during spring and summer.
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Halosaurs are thought to prey mainly on benthic invertebrates, such as polychaete worms, echinoderms, and crustaceans such as copepods.
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Juveniles primarily subsist on benthic invertebrates such as polychaetes, copepods, amphipods, isopods, crangon shrimp, and euphausiids.
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These eels feed primarily on benthic invertebrates and finfish.
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It preys mainly on prawns, but also consumes other benthic invertebrates and bony fishes.
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They are opportunistic feeders and are mostly predators on benthic invertebrates.
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Close to the seabed live demersal fish that largely feed on pelagic organisms or benthic invertebrates.
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The cocinero is a predatory fish, taking small fishes, crustaceans, as well as various benthic invertebrates in shallower waters.
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Diet mostly consists of benthic invertebrates, with chironomid larvae being a dominant component, but also including ostracods and mayfly nymphs.
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It feeds on benthic invertebrates including bivalve molluscs, amphipods, mysids, polychaete worms and brittle stars.
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The diet of the porcupine ray consists mainly of benthic invertebrates and bony fishes, which it digs up from the sea floor.
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The diet of the thorntail stingray consists of benthic invertebrates and bony fishes.
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