One order of organisms that inhabits these places undergoes a metamorphosis in which both eyes migrate to the same side of their heads. Brine pools in these locations are called cold seeps, and are home to disgusting tubeworms. A major source of nutrients in these locations is a type of so-called "snow" consisting of slowly-descending organic detritus, though in some of these locations, hydrothermal vents are also available. Ecologically, these locations are part of the benthic zone. Most fauna here are detritivores, though many other niches arise whenever a whale fall occurs. For 10 points, n
One order of organisms that inhabits these places undergoes a metamorphosis in which both eyes migrate to the same side of their heads. Brine pools in these locations are called cold seeps, and are home to disgusting tubeworms. A major source of nutrients in these locations is a type of so-called "snow" consisting of slowly-descending organic detritus, though in some of these locations, hydrothermal vents are also available. Ecologically, these locations are part of the benthic zone. Most fauna here are detritivores, though many other niches arise whenever a whale fall occurs. For 10 points, name these places which are at the bottom of bodies of water.
One order of organisms that inhabits these places undergoes a metamorphosis in which both eyes migrate to the same side of their heads.
seafloors [or seabeds; or lake beds; or ocean floors; or anything that expresses the idea of being at the bottom of a body of water; accept benthic zones until read; accept benthopelagic zones until "benthic" is read; prompt on "abyssal"; prompt on "abyssal zones"; prompt on any other answer that contains the word "pelagic" or a derivative thereof; prompt on "deep sea" or similar answers] 