Biology - Study Guide
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ISBN: 9780321501561
Author: Martha R. Taylor
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 52, Problem 4IQ
Different marine environments can be classified on the basis of light penetration, distance from shore, and open water versus bottom. Match the following zones to their corresponding numbers on the diagram:
______ abyssal ______ benthic ______ neritic ______ pelagic
______ aphotic ______ intertidal ______ oceanic ______ photic
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