The benthic zone teems with life and biodiversity and acts like the digestive system of the pond. This video explains how organisms here have adapted to living in conditions of low light and low oxygen and why they are crucial for processes of nutrient cycling and maintaining water quality. Informative diagrams and in-the-field footage make this an essential resource for senior secondary biology students.

Originally released by ClickView/VEA, 2020. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on February 17, 2021.

The Benthic Zone (4:46); .