Benthoic animals are those which
Correct answer: C. are deep dwellers in the sea
- A. are submerged in an area
- B. float on the sea surface
- C. are deep dwellers in the sea
- D. are floating (free) organisms.
Explanation
Benthoic organisms are attached to or rest on the bottom sediments. Benthoic animals may be divided into filter feeders, e.g., clams and deposit feeders e.g., snails.
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