Author Question: What is arguably the best-adapted organism for the deep uniform environment of the ocean? a. ... (Read 17 times)

fnuegbu · **on:** Aug 22, 2018

What is arguably the best-adapted organism for the deep uniform environment of the ocean?
a. Brittle stars
b. Anglerfish
c. Tripod dish
d. Gulper eels

Question 2

What is the study of the balance between environmental factors and organisms in a community?
a. Ecology
b. Biodiversity
c. Niche
d. Ecosystem

dudman123 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The brittle stars can be in very high densities on the sedimentary bottom. They feed by collecting
nutritive particles along the grooves under their arms. Information can be found in the section The
First Scientific Experiments Were Undertaken by Governments.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Ecologists study the relationships of organisms and the interactions in the community. There are
relationships between producers and consumers, predators and prey, and many other relationships.
Information can be found in the section Communities Consist of Interacting Producers, Consumers,
and Decomposers