Question

Why are living organisms more common in the littoral zone than in the benthic zone?
a.
The benthic zone has less light penetration.
b.
The littoral zone has a variety of plants.
c.
The littoral zone provides more resources.
d.
All of the above

Answer 1

d. All of the above

The littoral zone is shallow and receives more light, supports a greater variety of aquatic plants, and therefore offers more food, habitat, and other resources than the deeper benthic areas, so more organisms are found there.