Question 29

Why does the author include dragonfish in paragraph 6?

A. to explain how light waves travel and can be detected underwater

B. to note a unique exception to the blue-green bioluminescence majority

C. to demonstrate the advantages of blue-green bioluminescence in the ocean

D. to provide an example of an organism that uses its bioluminescence as a defense

1 answer

The correct answer is B. to note a unique exception to the blue-green bioluminescence majority.

Including dragonfish in the context of discussing bioluminescence likely highlights its distinct characteristics as an exception to the more common blue-green bioluminescent organisms in the ocean, emphasizing the diversity of bioluminescent phenomena.