"benthophage" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: benthophages [plural]
Etymology: bentho- + -phage Etymology templates: {{confix|en|bentho|phage}} bentho- + -phage Head templates: {{en-noun}} benthophage (plural benthophages)
  1. (biology) Any animal that feeds in the deep sea Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: benthophagous

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