Which of the following is FALSE with regard to seafloor communities?
A)Many deep sea organisms have fragile bodies.
B)Phytoplankton thrive.
C)Chemoautotropic bacteria are common at hydrothermal vents.
D)Gigantism is a common characteristic of deep sea organisms.

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Phytoplankton, which are photosynthetic organisms, cannot thrive in the deep sea due to the lack of sunlight necessary for photosynthesis. They are typically found in well-lit surface waters.

Which of the Following Is FALSE with Regard to Seafloor