The Predominant Source of Food in Abyssal Plains Is ________

question 63

Multiple Choice

The predominant source of food in abyssal plains is ________.

• A) photosynthetic biomass produced on the seafloor
• B) photosynthetic biomass produced at the surface
• C) chemosynthetic biomass produced at hot vents
• D) chemosynthetic biomass produced at cold seeps
• E) None of these is correct.

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