In some species, young individuals float freely as plankton while mature members are fixed on the seafloor. This is an effective strategy because
A. Fixed adults are more likely to survive
B. The different life phases of these species do not compete for food
C. Predators cannot catch plankton
D. The adults can find mates more readily
Answer: B
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