Q47 / 180 · NEET 2013 (Karnataka) · Botany

Benthic organisms are affected the most by:

  • A
    light reaching the forest floor
  • B
    surface turbulence of water
  • Correct answer
    C
    sediment characteristics of aquatic ecosystems
  • D
    water-holding capacity of soil

Solution

Benthic organism are bottom dwelling forms of aquatic habitat. The sediment characteristics determine the type of benthic forms. The light reaching the forest floor, surface water turbulence and water holding capacity of soil does not affect them at all.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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