What are groundfish?

A) various species that live in benthic habitats, such as halibut and flounder
B) fish that form the base of the food web of deep-water habitats
C) fish that are ground up and used for bait
D) various species that are found in estuaries
E) various species that live in littoral habitats, such as tuna and whitefish


Answer: A

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