Glossary of Terms


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Balistidae
Balistidae is derived from the Latin root balista, meaning a catapult.
Benthic
Dwelling on, or relating to, the bottom of a body of water; living on the bottom of the ocean and feeding on benthic organisms. Benthic organisms typically include crustacea, worms, molluscs and other detritus feeders.
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Demersal
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Foraminiferans
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Pelagic
of, relating to, or living or occurring in the open sea.
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