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Benthos
Benthos refers to a community of macroorganisms inhabiting the bottom of water bodies
Source: "MU 1.2.2743-10. 1.2. Hygiene, Toxicology, Sanitation. Procedure for Sampling to Detect and Identify Nanomaterials in Water Bodies. Methodological Guidelines" (approved by Rosпотребnadzor on September 23, 2010)