_:b1218109 "ISBN:0750633840"^^ . _:b1218109 . _:b1218109 . _:b1218109 "The marine benthic biome (benthic meaning 'bottom') encompasses the seafloor and includes such areas as shores, littoral or intertidal areas, marine coral reefs, and the deep seabed."^^ . _:b1218109 "PLB:plb"^^ . _:b1218109 .