Plankton That Spend Part of Their Life Cycle in the Water

question 11

Multiple Choice

Plankton that spend part of their life cycle in the water column, but live as adults in the benthos, are

• A) Mixoplankton
• B) Meroplankton
• C) Pleuston
• D) Holoplankton

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Defendant's Answer

The formal written response by a defendant to the complaints or charges outlined in a lawsuit.

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