Which type of ecosystem has low production but nonetheless contributes a large proportion of Earth's total net primary production?
A) tropical rain forest
B) coral reef
C) open ocean
D) desert

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The open ocean has low production in terms of biomass per unit area, but because it covers such a large area of Earth's surface, it still contributes a significant portion of the planet's total net primary production. In contrast, tropical rainforests, coral reefs, and deserts all have higher productivity per unit area, but they cover much smaller areas in comparison to the open ocean.

Which Type of Ecosystem Has Low Production but Nonetheless Contributes