GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Limnetic zone in freshwater ecosystem is characterised by
A
Presence of rooted vegetation
B
Absence of rooted vegetation
C
Absence of phytoplankton
D
Presence of large proportion of lime
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Limnetic zone-The limnetic zone is the open water zone at the top of the water body and consequently receives a good deal of light. This zone contains a variety of freshwater fish with bright shiny, greyish or silver black scales that help them to merge with the surroundings.

Detailed explanation-2: -The limnetic zone is the open water area where light does not generally penetrate all the way to the bottom. The bottom sediment, known as the benthic zone, has a surface layer abundant with organisms.

Detailed explanation-3: -A limnetic zone involves high levels of photosynthesis in the open water which form the foundation for much of the Energy within a lake/pond ecosystem. The profundal zone begins at the limit of effective light penetration at the bottom of the limnetic zone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The limnetic zone is the open and well-lit area of a freestanding body of freshwater, such as a lake or pond. Not included in this area is the littoral zone, which is the shallow, near-shore area of the water body.

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