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Chapter 44, Problem 3VCQ
Figure 44.21 In which of the following regions would you expect to find photosynthetic organisms?
- the aphotic zone, the meritic zone, the oceanic zone, and the benthic realm
- the photic zone, the intertidal zone, the meritic zone, and the oceanic zone
- the photic zone, the abyssal zone, the meritic zone, and the oceanic zone
- the pelagic realm. the aphotic zone, the meritic zone, and the oceanic zone
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