Question

What is the collective name of animals and plants that live on a lake bottom?

Answer 1

I think fish totois and crocodile

Answer 2

The collective name of animals and plants that live on a lake bottom is Benthic.

1. Benthic animals are the animals and plants which reside at the bottom level of water like sea or lake floor.

2. Benthic organisms have unique aquatic features which help them to live underwater all the time.

3. They are used to the low temperature and darkness that is present under the water. Sunlight cannot penetrate that deep into the water levels.

4. They have a huge surface area that facilitates respiration. They absorb the oxygen that is present in the water.

5. Examples of benthic animals are listed below- jellyfish, lobsters, crabs, and sponges.