In which of the three vertical intertidal zones is biodiversity the highest, and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Biodiversity is highest in the lower intertidal, because that zone is submerged for the greatest
proportion of time. Exposure to the air is challenging to tidal organisms, not all of which can sustain
long periods out of water.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) predators. B) parasites. C) hosts. D) mutualists. E) prey.
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A) Virus B) Bacteria C) Fungi D) Virus and bacteria E) Virus, bacteria and fungi