Definitions

1. noun

A benthon refers to a benthic organism or the organisms living on or near the sea floor. It also refers to the zone in which such organisms live.

“The marine biologist studied the diverse benthon ecosystem in the coral reef.”

2. noun

In geology, a benthon refers to the lowest or final layer of a deposit.

“The geologist carefully examined the benthon layer of the sedimentary rock.”