A Fish Species Known for Its Success in the Aphotic

question 3

Multiple Choice

A fish species known for its success in the aphotic zone would likely NOT have which of the following characteristics?

• A)symbioses with photosynthetic organisms
• B)highly developed chemoreception
• C)adaptations for burrowing
• D)adaptations for sit-and-wait predation

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