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ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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Question
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The Zooplankton of continental shelf is generally the same as in
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Neritic region
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Pelagic region
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Benthic region
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Estuary region
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Reasons: abundant amount of sunlight. The energy is used by phytoplanktons for photosynthesis. Since they are the food source of a large variety of life forms in ocean, living organisms thrive in this region.
Detailed explanation-2: -Most continental shelves are broad, gently sloping plains covered by relatively shallow water. Water depth over the continental shelves averages about 60 meters (200 feet).
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