benthos
(noun) organisms (plants and animals) that live at or near the bottom of a sea
benthos, benthic division, benthonic zone
(noun) a region including the bottom of the sea and the littoral zones
Source: WordNet® 3.1
benthos (plural not attested)
The flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water.
Source: Wiktionary
Ben"thos, n. [NL., fr. Gr. depth of the sea.]
Definition: The bottom of the sea, esp. of the deep oceans; hence (Bot. & Zoöl.), the fauna and flora of the sea bottom; -- opposed to plankton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
