[in-faw-nuh] 
[-nee] . | the aggregate of organisms that burrow into and live in the bottom deposits of the ocean. |
| infauna (ĭn'fô'nə) Pronunciation Key
Benthic animals that live in the substrate of a body of water, especially in a soft sea bottom. Infauna usually construct tubes or burrows and are commonly found in deeper and subtidal waters. Clams, tubeworms, and burrowing crabs are infaunal animals. Compare epifauna. |
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