What does epifauna mean?
noun
The animals that live on the surface of a body of water, such as a rock or a ship's hull, as opposed to those that live on the seafloor.
Example
"The epifauna in the coral reef were a diverse group of species, including sea stars, sea urchins, and anemones."
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