Benthos

The video tutorial introduces benthos, a community of organisms living at the bottom of water bodies. It explains the benthic ecosystem, highlighting various organisms like sea creatures and plants that inhabit this environment. The tutorial provides examples of marine benthic animals such as starfish, hermit crabs, sea sponges, and anemones, and discusses benthic plants like seagrasses, which require light for photosynthesis. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of benthos in the food chain.

What is benthos and where do they live?

How do benthic organisms obtain their food?

Can you name some examples of marine benthic animals?

Why do seagrasses grow on the ocean floor?

What role does benthos play in the food chain?