Refers to Organisms That Live on or Are Associated with the Bottom

question 39

Multiple Choice

refers to organisms that live on or are associated with the bottom.

• A) Pelagic
• B) Neritic
• C) Planktonic
• D) Benthic

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Definitions:

Gravity

A fundamental force of nature that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting all matter and having profound effects on celestial and terrestrial dynamics.

Adaptation

The evolutionary process by which organisms become better suited to their environment, leading to changes in their structure, behavior, or physiology.

Fly

A small, winged insect belonging to the order Diptera, known for its ability to fly quickly and its role in various ecosystems as both pollinator and decomposer.

Thyroid Hormone

Iodine-containing hormones that collectively increase metabolic rate and play a role in development.