| Layer Info | |
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| Category | Fish |
| Editable | No |
| Data Source | Ecosystem simulation (EwE) |
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Description:
Benthic invertebrates are aquatic animals without backbones that dwell on or in the bottom sediments of fresh or salt water. Examples: clams, crayfish, and a wide variety of worms.
MSP Challenge 2050:
Benthic invertebrates are a source of food for a large number of fish (notably flatfish, cod, demersal fish), crabs and seabirds.
Only large benthic invertebrates are caught by all fishing fleets, but mostly by bottom trawl.
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