Animals or plants living on the sea bottom are ________.
A) fish
B) benthos
C) nekton
D) xerophytes
E) part of the lithosphere

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Benthos refers to organisms that live on or in the sea bottom, such as algae, seaweed, clams, and crabs. Fish are not the only creatures that live on the sea bottom, and nekton refers to organisms that are able to swim freely in the water, such as fish and whales. Xerophytes are plants that are adapted to arid environments, and the lithosphere refers to the solid outer layer of the earth.

Animals or Plants Living on the Sea Bottom Are ________