Food in the Intertidal Zone Is

question 20

Multiple Choice

Food in the intertidal zone is:

• A) not particularly abundant, so resident organisms are in constant competition for the limiting resource.
• B) abundant but inaccessible, so few organisms are able to inhabit the area.
• C) abundant and accessible, but there are few organisms adapted to feed in this environment.
• D) abundant and accessible, and there are many organisms that are adapted to take advantage of it.

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