Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or living on the surface of the seafloor or a lake bed, especially the organisms that live on the surface of the sediment or on rocks and reefs.

“The epibenthic zone of the ocean is home to a diverse array of marine life.”

2. noun

the organisms that live on the surface of the seafloor or a lake bed, especially those that live on the surface of the sediment or on rocks and reefs.

“The epibenthic community in the coral reef is highly diverse and includes many species of fish and invertebrates.”