Use the following diagram from the text showing the spread of the cattle egret, Bulbulcus ibis, since its arrival in the New World, to answer the following question.

Figure 52.1
-The benthic zone in an aquatic biome
A)often supports communities of organisms that feed largely on detritus.
B)supports communities of highly motile animals.
C)is where one would most expect to find a thermocline.
D)has wider seasonal fluctuations in temperature than other aquatic zones.
E)is always devoid of light.

Question

Use the following diagram from the text showing the spread of the cattle egret, Bulbulcus ibis, since its arrival in the New World, to answer the following question.
  
Figure 52.1
-The benthic zone in an aquatic biome
A)often supports communities of organisms that feed largely on detritus. 
B)supports communities of highly motile animals. 
C)is where one would most expect to find a thermocline. 
D)has wider seasonal fluctuations in temperature than other aquatic zones. 
E)is always devoid of light.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The given diagram is not related to the benthic zone in an aquatic biome. Therefore, none of the options provided is directly related to the diagram. However, according to general knowledge of aquatic biomes, option A is the most accurate. The benthic zone is the bottom region of an aquatic biome and is mainly inhabited by organisms that feed on detritus (dead organic matter). This is because the detritus is produced by the overlying water column through sedimentation, and it provides an essential source of energy and nutrients for benthic organisms. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Use the Following Diagram from the Text Showing the Spread