The researchers studied the benthic zone of Lake Malombe to see what kinds of small creatures live there. They found that snails were the most common, along with blood worms and Tubifex. The snails might be taking over because of an invasive species from Asia. The lake's bottom is mostly mud, clay, sand, and bedrock. There are a lot of bacteria and fungi in the lake, showing that the food chain is important. The researchers suggest adding bottom-feeding fish to help restore the fish population in the lake. The benthic creatures in Lake Malombe are affected by over-fishing, climate change, and pollution from nearby farms. Further research could help us understand the lake's ecosystem better.