Which Zone of the Ocean Is Characterized by Tube Worms

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which zone of the ocean is characterized by tube worms, clams, brittle stars, and sea urchins?

• A) epipelagic
• B) mesopelagic
• C) bathypelagic
• D) benthic
• E) littoral

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