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Bottomness is a term often used in ecology and environmental science to describe the properties and conditions of the bottom layer of a body of water, including its composition, organisms, and interactions with other layers. Understanding bottomness is crucial for assessing aquatic health, nutrient cycling, and the impact of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.
Benthic habitats are ecological regions located at the bottom of water bodies, including oceans, seas, lakes, and rivers, where various organisms such as invertebrates, fish, and plants reside. These habitats play a crucial role in nutrient cycling, energy flow, and serve as indicators of environmental changes and health in aquatic ecosystems.
Carbonate compensation depth (CCD) is the ocean depth at which the rate of carbonate accumulation equals the rate of carbonate dissolution, resulting in no net deposition of carbonate sediments. This depth varies with factors like ocean acidity, temperature, and pressure, and is crucial for understanding marine carbon cycling and sediment composition.
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