Asked by Pamela Smith on Jul 02, 2024
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Which of the following pairs is mismatched?
A) littoral lake zone-closest to shore
B) benthic zone-lake or ocean floor
C) limnetic lake zone-on surface away from shore
D) profundal zone-division of the open ocean
E) epipelagic-upper part of open waters of ocean
Mismatched
Not properly or suitably matched; often used in the context of DNA sequences where bases do not align properly.
Littoral Lake Zone
The shallow area around the perimeter of a lake where light reaches the bottom, supporting aquatic plants.
Benthic Zone
The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.
- Recognize the similarities and divergences between multiple biomes and their adaptations towards the ecological conditions they inhabit.
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Elizabeth Cossio6 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The profundal zone is actually a division of lakes and is not a zone in the open ocean.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the similarities and divergences between multiple biomes and their adaptations towards the ecological conditions they inhabit.