Allochthonous inputs are often more important in aquatic ecosystems than terrestrial ecosystems. Which location would an ecologist hypothesize that allochthonous inputs would be the most important?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Mississippi River
C) Lake Superior
D) Raccoon Creek

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Allochthonous inputs are external sources of organic matter, such as leaves and debris, that enter an ecosystem. In smaller water bodies like Raccoon Creek, these inputs are more significant relative to the ecosystem's size compared to larger bodies of water like oceans or large lakes.

Allochthonous Inputs Are Often More Important in Aquatic Ecosystems Than