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Benthic Macrofauna
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Summary
Benthic Macrofauna
refers to the
Community of organisms
living on, in, or near the bottom of water bodies, playing a crucial role in the
Aquatic Ecosystem
by contributing to
Nutrient Cycling
,
Sediment Stability
, and serving as a
Food Source
for
Higher trophic levels
. These organisms, typically
Larger than 0.5 mm
, include a
Diverse range of species
such as worms, mollusks, and crustaceans, whose
Presence and diversity
are
Indicators of environmental health
and
Water Quality
.
Concepts
Aquatic Ecosystems
Nutrient Cycling
Sediment Stability
Trophic Levels
Environmental Indicators
Water Quality
Biodiversity
Ecosystem Services
Marine Biology
Freshwater Biology
Benthic Ecology
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Plant Geography 60%
Animal Behavior and Ecology 40%
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