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Benthic zone is the home for?
Scavengers
Do carnivores live in the benthic zone?
Yes there are carnivores in the benthic zone. The scavengers in the benthic zone are considered carnivores because the eat the dead aquatic animals that float to the bottom when they die. There are also some carnivorous fish in the benthic zone.
What is the benthic zone home for?
The benthic zone is home to various organisms such as marine worms, crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms. These organisms rely on the sediments on the ocean floor for shelter, food, and protection. Additionally, bacteria and microorganisms also thrive in the benthic zone, contributing to nutrient recycling and ecosystem health.
What kinds of animals live in the benthic zone?
fishes
Which zone would be diffucult for a plant to live in?
benthic
What part of the ocean does rattail fish live in?
the deep or the benthic zone
What environment does a harbor seal live in Benthic or Pelagic zone?
pelagic
Why is it more difficult for plants to live in the benthic zone of this lake than in limnetic zone?
Lack of Light.
Do the blue whales live in the benthic habitat?
Benthic is the seafloor or floor of a lake. Clams would live there. Whales live in the Pelagic zone. I'm in biology now and we just had that question!
Do sharks live in the benthic zone?
No. Sharks generally live in the surface, neritic, or intertidal zones of the ocean.
A lake has very deep water at the bottom in the benthic zone. Why is it more difficult for plants to live in the benthic zone of this lake than in the littoral zome?
In the benthic zone, the water is deeper and often has lower light penetration compared to the littoral zone, where sunlight can easily reach the substrate, supporting plant growth. Additionally, the benthic zone may have different sediment characteristics and reduced nutrient availability, making it less hospitable for many aquatic plants. These factors combined limit the ability of plants to photosynthesize and thrive in the deeper waters of the benthic zone.
Which of the could you find in the benthic zone of a lake?
You would fine sediment in the benthic zone, or bottom, of a lake.
