Epibenthic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004013",
  "term": "Epibenthic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing organisms that live on the surface of the seabed or lakebed, rather than burrowing into it or swimming freely in the water column. These organisms are part of the benthic community and interact directly with the sediment-water interface. Examples include crabs, starfish, and certain types of algae.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 879 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/epibenthic/"
}