many species in the open ocean vertically migrate upwards to feed. in which zone do they live in during the daylight? Check all that apply.

Question

1)epipelagic
2)mesopelagic
3)abyssopelagic
4)hadopelagic

Answer 1

Species that vertically migrate upwards to feed during the night typically reside in deeper zones during the daylight hours to avoid predators and reduce energy expenditure. The zones where these species may be found during the day include:

1. Epipelagic - This is the uppermost layer of the ocean, extending from the surface down to about 200 meters. Some organisms are found here, particularly during the daytime.

2. Mesopelagic - This zone extends from about 200 meters to 1000 meters deep and is where many migratory species reside during the day to avoid predators.

So, the correct answers for where these species may live during daylight hours are:

• Mesopelagic
• Epipelagic (for some species)

Abyssopelagic (3) and Hadopelagic (4) are not typically where migratory species reside during the day, as these zones are deeper and fewer species are adapted to live there.