Which of the following best matches the description?Biome that receives less than 25 cm of precipitation per year.

A. phytoplankton
B. marsh
C. tundra
D. boreal forest
E. savanna
F. benthic
G. desert
H. grassland
I. biochemical oxygen demand
J. periphyton
K. pelagic
L. deciduous forest
M. pioneer community
N. littoral zone
O. euphotic


Answer: G

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