archibenthic

/ˌɑːrkaɪˈbɛnθɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or inhabiting the archibenthic zone, the area of the seafloor just above the abyssal plain

“The deep-sea submersible descended into the archibenthic zone, revealing an array of previously unknown species.”

Synonyms

  • benthic
  • sublittoral

Antonyms

  • limnetic
  • pelagic