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Last updated on 10/20/2026 at 12:29 AM
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bioturbation
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The reworking of soil or sediment by living organisms, such as worms or burrowing animals.
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bioturbation
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bottom-living, demersal
Définition
Living on or near the bottom of a body of water, such as the sea or a lake.
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benthique
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