Organisms That Live in an Aquatic Environment Get Their Carbon

question 53

True/False

Organisms that live in an aquatic environment get their carbon from calcium carbonate shells on the bottom,instead of from carbon dioxide in the environment.

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Definitions:

Metatarsals

The long bones in the foot that connect the ankle to the toes, involved in weight bearing and movement.

Tibia

A large bone located in the lower leg, commonly known as the shinbone.

Talus

A bone in the ankle that transfers weight and pressure from the lower leg to the foot.

Calcaneus

The large bone forming the heel, playing a critical role in walking, running, and jumping by bearing the body's weight.