Phytoplanktons are dominant in which of the following zone?

Phytoplanktons are dominant in which of the following zone?

Options

(a) limnetic zone
(b) profundal zone
(c) littoral zone
(d) benthic zone

Correct Answer:

limnetic zone

Explanation:

Plants and animals present in different zones of ponds and lakes are very different. Littoral zone is a shallow coastal region. Light is unable to pass through. Limnetic zone is open water zone upto where effective light can penetrate. Limnetic zone is divided into 3 zones photic,aphotic and benthic. The producers of limnetic zone are represented by phytoplanktons. These include algae,green flagellates,euglenoidae and dinoflagellates.

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