The Combining Form Digest/o- Means ________

question 73

Multiple Choice

The combining form digest/o- means ________.

• A)"break down food;digest"
• B)"chewing"
• C)"food; nourishment"
• D)"swallowing"

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Definitions:

Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.

Eutrophic

Describes water bodies rich in nutrients leading to dense plant life and algae growth, which can deplete oxygen levels and harm aquatic life.

Oligotrophic

Relates to bodies of water that have low nutrient levels and low productivity.

Algae

a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that live in aquatic environments, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large seaweeds.