What is the importance of the photic zone in aquatic habitats?

a. Oxygen levels are very low in the photic zone, often resulting in mass mortalities.
b. Only plants can thrive in the photic zone.
c. Habitats that have a large photic zone are more likely to have a high level of nutrients
d. Predation is lowest in the photic zone
e. The photic zone is where most primary production occurs


Answer: e. The photic zone is where most primary production occurs

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