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Distinguish between biota of the pelagic & benthic zones of the oceans with examples

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Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

As you see from the diagram,Benthic zone is part of Ocean layer which describes the layers closer to the bottom of the water body, and Pelagic zone is layer which includes the free water column that interacts with the surface layers of a water body.

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Answered by Surnia
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Benthic zone is one of the layers of the ocean which is found at the bottom of the oceanic body. The pelagic zone is the layer of the ocean which is found on the surface of the oceanic body.

Explanation:

  • Benthic zone includes the rooted submerged plants and animals. The animals like crabs, fishes, prawns, and lobsters will remain on the bottom of the oceanic layer.
  • In Pelagic zone plants in the form of rooted microalgae. This includes the phyto and zooplankton. The mackerel, sardine, tuna are the commonly found fish species in the zone.

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