Bentos

The video tutorial introduces benthos, a community of plant and animal organisms living at the bottom of water bodies like oceans, lakes, and rivers. It explains the benthic ecosystem, highlighting how various organisms, including sea creatures like starfish and hermit crabs, inhabit this environment. The tutorial also covers marine sponges and anemones, emphasizing their unique characteristics. Additionally, it discusses the role of seagrasses in the benthic community, focusing on their need for light and nutrients. The video concludes by encouraging reflection on the importance of benthos in the food chain.

What is benthos and where can it be found?

Describe the types of organisms that are part of the benthic ecosystem.

Explain the significance of sea sponges and sea anemones in the benthos.

How do seagrasses contribute to the benthos community?

What role do benthos organisms play in the food chain?