Infaunal
[in-faw-nuh] /ˈɪnˌfɔ nə/
noun, plural infaunas, infaunae
[in-faw-nee] /ˈɪnˌfɔ ni/ (Show IPA)
1.
the aggregate of organisms that burrow into and live in the bottom deposits of the ocean.
infauna
(ĭn’fô’nə)
Benthic animals that live in the substrate of a body of water, especially in a soft sea bottom. Infauna usually construct tubes or burrows and are commonly found in deeper and subtidal waters. Clams, tubeworms, and burrowing crabs are infaunal animals. Compare epifauna.
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