If You Were on a Ship and Observed Bioluminescence in the Ocean

question 41

Multiple Choice

If you were on a ship and observed bioluminescence in the ocean, what is the most logical conclusion you could draw about the surrounding waters?

• A) Phytoplankton are present at low densities, allowing for proliferation of bioluminescent bacteria.
• B) Vibrio bacteria are present in small numbers, unable to compete with phytoplankton for nutrients.
• C) Phytoplankton are using bioluminescence to attract fish-a natural predator of bacteria.
• D) Both Vibrio bacteria and phytoplankton are present at high densities.
• E) Phytoplankton are producing bioluminescence to attract bacteria.

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