Except near Hydrothermal Vents, the Communities of the Oceanic Aphotic

question 61

Multiple Choice

Except near hydrothermal vents, the communities of the oceanic aphotic zone get their energy mainly from

• A) photosynthesis by local phytoplankton.
• B) photosynthesis by local zooplankton.
• C) oxidation of sulfur by sulfur bacteria.
• D) organic matter sinking from the photic zone.

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