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What happens to elements necessary for life when ocean organisms die?
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What happens to many of the dead ocean organisms?
Many dead ocean organisms sink to the ocean floor and become part of the sediment. There, they can be broken down by bacteria and other decomposers, or may become fossilized over time. Some dead organisms may also be consumed by scavengers and other organisms in the food chain.
What organisms inhabit the upper zone of the open ocean and why are they so important?
what organisms inhabit the upper zone of the open ocean and why are they so impotant
Some organisms use chemosynthesis to survive where do they get the energy for this process?
from chemicals in the ocean
What happens at a ocean ocean convergent boundary?
At an ocean ocean convergent boundary, there will be a formation of volcanoes.
What is an area along the ocean floor that consists of sand silt and dead organisms?
The ocean has different zones that has plants and animals. The area along the ocean floor that consists of sand silt and dead organisms is called the benethic zone.
What happens to many of the dead ocean organisms?
Many dead ocean organisms sink to the ocean floor and become part of the sediment. There, they can be broken down by bacteria and other decomposers, or may become fossilized over time. Some dead organisms may also be consumed by scavengers and other organisms in the food chain.
Where do you most likely to find the largest number of living organisms?
arctic ocean
What percentage of organisms in the ocean live in the uppermost zone?
almost 90% of organisms in the ocean live in the uppermost zone
Organisms in the ocean with the smallest total biomass are most likely the what?
Organisms in the ocean with the smallest total biomass are most likely the what?
How is it possible for the ocean floor to be an ecosystem?
There are certain organisms which have adapted to the ocean floor environment. Together, these organisms make up an ecosystem.
What organisms inhabit the upper zone of the open ocean and why are they so important?
what organisms inhabit the upper zone of the open ocean and why are they so impotant
Very small organisms in the ocean?
bacteria
What are organisms drift with ocean currents?
Plankton
Which organisms drift with the ocean's current?
plankton A+
Are benthos are organisms that live?
On the ocean floor
What are organisms that drift ocean currents?
Plankton
The organisms that form the base of most open ocean food webs are?
Plankton are the organisms that form the base of most open-ocean food webs.
