Asked by Adelyn Parks on May 10, 2024
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Which organism would be found exclusively in the benthic environment?
A) Painted turtles
B) Pond snail
C) Bur-reeds
D) Cattails
E) Bloodworms
Benthic Environment
Ocean floor divided into zones based on distance from land, light availability, and depth.
Exclusively
Without involving anything or anyone else; solely.
Bloodworms
Aquatic larvae of certain midge species, characterized by their red color due to hemoglobin in the blood, often used as fishing bait and in aquarium feeding.
- Acknowledge the reciprocal relationship between land biomes and aquatic habitats.
Verified Answer
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Victoria ChristMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Bloodworms are found exclusively in the benthic environment, which refers to the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as a lake or ocean, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers. Bloodworms live in the sediment, making them true benthic organisms.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the reciprocal relationship between land biomes and aquatic habitats.