What makes up the greatest biomass of any species on Earth?

a. King crab
b. Krill
c. Squid
d. Coral


ANS: B
Krill is a planktonic arthropod. It is eaten by an incredibly diverse selection of organism, including
very large whales. Information can be found in the section Advanced Invertebrates Have Complex
Bodies and Internal Systems.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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