A typical kelp forest shows strong vertical zonation from the well-lit surface to the bottom, including (from surface to bottom) which of the following zones?
A. canopy, understory, intertidal
B. understory, canopy, algae turf
C. inshore, kelp canopy, offshore
D. canopy, understory, algae turf
Answer: D
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