epifaunal Definition
living on the surface of the sea bed or on the surface of a submerged object.
Using epifaunal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "epifaunal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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Epifaunal organisms include starfish, sea anemones, and barnacles.
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The epifaunal community is an important part of the marine ecosystem.
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Epifaunal species are more vulnerable to changes in their environment than infaunal species.
epifaunal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for epifaunal
- epibenthic
- epibenthonic
Summary: epifaunal in Brief
'Epifaunal' [ˌɛpɪˈfɔːnəl] refers to organisms that live on the surface of the sea bed or on the surface of a submerged object. Examples of epifaunal species include starfish, sea anemones, and barnacles. The epifaunal community is an important part of the marine ecosystem, but they are more vulnerable to changes in their environment than infaunal species.
