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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 11. organisms and populations

Benthic organisms are affected the most by

  1. A light reaching the forest floor
  2. B surface turbulence of water
  3. C sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems
  4. D water­holding capacity of soil.
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(C) sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems

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(c) : Benthic organisms are bottom dwelling forms found crawling or attached to the bottom. The sediment characteristics often determine the type of benthic animals that can thrive there.