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When compared to their warmer water counterparts, cold-water plankton often ________.
 
  A) are larger in size
  B) are smaller in size
  C) exhibit countershading
  D) have more spines and ornamentation on the cell wall
  E) reproduce asexually only

Question 2

Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that ________.
 
  A) are used as a defense mechanism
  B) are used as paddles to catch ocean currents
  C) increase density
  D) prevent sinking
  E) serve as a skeleton to support the diatom


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Reply #1 on: Aug 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

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Reply #2 on: Aug 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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