Which genus would you most likely find in the photic layer of the oceans due to its abundance and aerobic chemoorganotrophic phenotype?
A) Acetobacter
B) Nitrosomonas
C) Paracoccus
D) Pelagibacter

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Pelagibacter is a well-known phototrophic genus found in the photic layer of the oceans. It is abundant in marine environments and has an aerobic chemoorganotrophic phenotype. The other genera listed are not typically found in the photic layer of the oceans or are not known for their aerobic chemoorganotrophic abilities.

Which Genus Would You Most Likely Find in the Photic