Which marine ecosystem is the equivalent to a tropical rain forest ecosystem in terms of biodiversity?

A) the abyssal zone
B) the bathyal zone
C) a coral reef
D) an estuary

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Which marine ecosystem is the equivalent to a tropical rain forest ecosystem in terms of biodiversity? A)  the abyssal zone B)  the bathyal zone C)  a coral reef D)  an estuary

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Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A coral reef is the most biodiverse marine ecosystem, as it contains a wide range of species from all levels of the food chain and can support up to one-third of all marine life. The abyssal and bathyal zones are deep-sea areas with low biodiversity due to harsh environmental conditions. An estuary can have high productivity and biodiversity, but not to the extent of a coral reef.

Which marine ecosystem is the equivalent to a tropical rain forest ecosystem in terms of biodiversity?

A) the abyssal zone
B) the bathyal zone
C) a coral reef
D) an estuary

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