What is arguably the best-adapted organism for the deep uniform environment of the ocean?
a. Brittle stars
b. Anglerfish
c. Tripod dish
d. Gulper eels
ANS: A
The brittle stars can be in very high densities on the sedimentary bottom. They feed by collecting
nutritive particles along the grooves under their arms. Information can be found in the section The
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