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Heather Fullmer
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What is the most likely classification for a bacteria sample obtained from the mud at the bottom of the abyssal zone? 

A)  benthos 
B)  a decomposer 
C)  zooplankton 
D)  nekton

Abyssal Zone

A deep section of the ocean, characterized by very high pressure, low temperatures, and complete darkness.

Benthos

Organisms that live on, in, or near the seabed, part of the complex ecosystem of the ocean floor.

Decomposer

Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, contributing to the nutrient cycle by recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

  • Identify and classify different zones and ecosystems within marine and freshwater environments.
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