Question

select the correct answer. katie is matching the marine flora and fauna to their appropriate zones. to which zone does seaweed belong? a. benthic zone b. bathypelagic zone c. aphotic zone d. pelagic zone

Explanation:

Seaweed is a type of marine algae that attaches to the ocean floor. The benthic zone is the ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean or a lake. Seaweed thrives in the benthic zone where it can anchor itself and access nutrients. The bathypelagic zone is deep - water and dark. The aphotic zone is the part of the ocean where little to no light penetrates. The pelagic zone is the open water column away from the ocean bottom.

Answer:

A. benthic zone