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Which organisms are the main primary producers in soft-bottom
subtidal communities?

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Answer: infaunal (burrowing) invertebrates such as polychaete worms.

Explanation: Most soft-bottom subtidal communities are dominated by infaunal (burrowing) invertebrates such as polychaete worms. However, other organisms such as crustaceans, echinoderms, and mollusks may be locally abundant.

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