Question

what type of species would be most likely found in the area labeled 3 in the figure below? amphibians that need a warm habitat. plants that require sunlight. species that feed on dead organisms. animals that require plenty of oxygen.

Explanation:

Area 3 is the deepest layer of the water body, where sunlight penetration is minimal. Sunlight-dependent plants (B) and warm/high-oxygen requiring species (A, D) are unlikely here. Dead organisms sink to the bottom, supporting decomposers that feed on them.

Answer:

C. Species that feed on dead organisms.