Multiple Choice
Following a disturbance, the later stages of succession in a subtidal soft bottom involve
A) Deeper-burrowing species
B) Shallower-burrowing species
C) Epifaunal species
D) Species adapted to anoxia
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Q2: Trophic group amensalism<br>A) Is a negative effect
Q3: Bivalves and vestimentiferans living near vents<br>A) Have
Q4: Deep water coral mounds<br>A) Consist of one
Q5: Deep-water corals<br>A) Are made of calcite and
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Q9: Suspension feeders do badly in mud because
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