Animal Kingdom Question 293
Question: Actively swimming animals constitute
Options:
A) Tripton
B) Seston
C) Nekton
D) Plankton
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Phytoplankton are microalgae that contain chlorophyll and require sunlight for living. Benthos are benthic organisms found in the deep surface of the sea.
Nekton are heterotrophic living organisms, who swim and move independently of water currents. Examples of nekton are an octopus, shark, etc.