Which of the Following Is Responsible for the Most NPP

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is responsible for the most NPP produced within river and stream ecosystems?

• A) Phytoplankton suspended in the upper layers of the water
• B) Macrophytes in shallow areas
• C) Terrestrial plants
• D) The actions of detritivores

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