Organisms And Population Question 206

Question: The organisms dwelling at the bottom of a lake are called [MP PMT 2000; AFMC 2001]

Options:

A) Phytoplanktons

B) Zooplanktons

C) Nektons

D) Benthos

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Benthonic organisms are found along the floor of the sea bed, bottom of a lake and include creeping, crawling or sessile organisms.

The benthonic region has scavengers and decomposers.