bottom-feeding (Meaning)

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bottom-feeding (a)

of or relating to fish and marine life that feed on the bottom of a body of water

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Bottom-feeding fish play a vital role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems by consuming organic matter.
Catfish are well-known for their bottom-feeding behavior, scavenging for food along the riverbed.
Some species of shrimp engage in bottom-feeding, foraging for nutrients in the sediment.
Bottom-feeding organisms help prevent the buildup of detritus and waste on the ocean floor.
In aquariums, bottom-feeding fish like Corydoras catfish are prized for their ability to clean up leftover food and debris.
Bottom-feeding crabs sift through sand and mud to find prey and organic matter.
The practice of bottom-feeding in aquaculture involves feeding fish near the bottom of the water column.
Bottom-feeding snails are often introduced into fish tanks to help control algae growth.
Bottom-feeding catfish are a popular target for recreational anglers, especially in freshwater environments.
The health of bottom-feeding populations can be affected by pollution and habitat degradation.

of or relating to fish and marine life that feed on the bottom of a body of water

shark, self-seeker,opportunist, chancer,machinator, plotter, hanger-on, schemer, barracuda, egoist

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Bottom-feeding fish play a vital role in maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems by consuming organic matter.

Catfish are well-known for their bottom-feeding behavior, scavenging for food along the riverbed.

Some species of shrimp engage in bottom-feeding, foraging for nutrients in the sediment.

Bottom-feeding organisms help prevent the buildup of detritus and waste on the ocean floor.