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    In Open Water, the Undissolved Remains of Dead Organisms and Other
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In Open Water, the Undissolved Remains of Dead Organisms and Other

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In open water, the undissolved remains of dead organisms and other organic material that drifts toward the bottom are called ________ organic matter.

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