Asked by Stephanie Springstroh on Apr 27, 2024
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Where is most marine biodiversity found?
A) in tide pools
B) in salt flats
C) on coral reefs
D) on the deep ocean floor
Marine Biodiversity
The variety of life forms within oceanic environments, including the diversity of species, ecosystems, and genetic variations.
Coral Reefs
Underwater ecosystems characterized by reef-building corals, known for their biodiversity.
Deep Ocean Floor
The abyssal regions of the ocean, characterized by high pressure, low temperature, and complete darkness, beyond the continental margin.
- Catalog and describe the range of life in the ocean and its importance to environmental health.
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Aaron PickardApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Coral reefs are considered to be the most biodiverse marine ecosystem, as they support a wide range of plant and animal species. They cover only a small area of the ocean floor but are home to approximately 25% of all marine species. Tide pools and salt flats are also important ecosystems but do not have as high a level of biodiversity as coral reefs. The deep ocean floor is generally considered to have lower biodiversity than shallow water ecosystems like coral reefs.
Learning Objectives
- Catalog and describe the range of life in the ocean and its importance to environmental health.