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Pelagic vs Benthopelagic - What's the difference?

pelagic | benthopelagic |

As adjectives the difference between pelagic and benthopelagic

is that pelagic is (biology) living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters while benthopelagic is both benthic and pelagic.

pelagic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (biology) Living in the open sea rather than in coastal or inland waters.

    • See also

    * benthic * oceanic * planktonic

    benthopelagic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Both benthic and pelagic