Asked by cayden casto
Decomposition in pools, ponds, and lakes takes place mostly in the _______ zone.
a.
pelagic
b.
littoral
c.
benthic
d.
all of the above
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c. benthic
Most decomposition in pools, ponds, and lakes occurs in the benthic zone (the bottom), where organic matter accumulates and is broken down by microbes and detritivores.
Most decomposition in pools, ponds, and lakes occurs in the benthic zone (the bottom), where organic matter accumulates and is broken down by microbes and detritivores.
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