noun
- plural of infauna; animals that live within sediment on the ocean floor or lake bottom
Usage: marine biology; ecology
Examples
- The marine biologists studied the infaunas in the muddy seafloor sediments.
- Different infaunas were found at various depths in the lake bottom.
- Worms and clams are common examples of infaunas in coastal waters.
- The research team collected samples to analyze the diversity of infaunas.
- Pollution can significantly impact the health of infaunas in marine ecosystems.
- Scientists use special equipment to extract infaunas from deep sediment layers.