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How do nektonic and benthonic animals differ from each other?
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Aquatic organisms can be divided into three groups based on where they occur in underwater ecosystems. Nekton describes animals that can swim against water currents, while plankton are plants or animals that drift in the current. Benthic organism spend their time either under, on or near the surface of the ocean floor.
So, Nektonic are actively swimming animals (e.g. fishes), while benthos are bottom dwellers (e.g. sponges).
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How do nektonic and benthonic animals differ from each other?
TopicAnimal Kingdom
SubjectBiology
ClassClass 11
Answer TypeText solution:1
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