The organisms dwelling at the bottom of a lake are called ____________.
A
Phytoplanktons
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B
Zooplanktons
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C
Nektons
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D
Benthos
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Solution
The correct option is D Benthos Benthonic organisms are found along the floor of the sea bed, bottom of a lake and include creeping, crawling or sessile organisms. The benthoic region majorly has scavengers and decomposers.