Benthic animals refer to animals that live at the bottom or bottom of underwater rivers, lakes, oceans and other water bodies. They usually have special morphological and physiological characteristics adapted to the underwater environment. Here are some common benthic animals:
1. Crabs: Crabs are benthic crustaceans that live in the ocean, fresh water and land, usually hiding in rock crevices, mud or caves.
2. Starfish: Starfish are a type of benthic marine animal. They usually live on rocks and coral reefs in shallow seas and feed on shellfish, molluscs, etc.
3. Sea urchin: Sea urchin is an echinoderm and a marine benthic animal. They live in various marine environments and feed on seaweed and other organic matter.
4. Clams: Clams are benthic bivalves that mostly live in shallow sea areas such as beaches, mudflats, and near rocks, and feed on plankton and suspended solids.
5. Turtles: Turtles are large marine benthic reptiles. They live in tropical and subtropical seas and feed on aquatic plants, seaweeds, molluscs, etc.
In addition, there are some soft-shelled turtles, puffer fish, sea snakes, octopuses, etc. that are also common benthic animals. These animals play an important role in the aquatic environment and are also important members of the human food chain.
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