Clams, sponges, and other bottom- dwelling animals are called _______ .

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Clams, sponges, and other bottom-dwelling animals are referred to as benthic organisms or benthos, which live on or in the sediment at the bottom of oceans, lakes, and rivers. Scavenging organisms are those that feed on dead and decaying matter, planktonic organisms are those that float or drift in the water column, and nektonic organisms are those that swim freely in the water.

Clams, Sponges, and Other Bottom- Dwelling Animals Are Called _______