dʒˈɛnɚɹəli, ðə dˌɪstɹɪbjˈuːʃən ʌv bˈɛnθɪk spˈiːsiːz ɪz lˈɪmɪɾᵻd baɪ seɪlˈɪnᵻɾi, wˈeɪv ɛkspˈoʊʒɚ, tˈɛmpɹɪtʃɚ, dˌɛsɪkˈeɪʃən ænd dʒˈɛnɚɹəl stɹˈɛs.
Generally, the distribution of benthic species is limited by salinity, wave exposure, temperature, desiccation and general stress.