Which aquatic biome has the highest NPP per unit area? A. Open ocean. B. Coral reefs and algal beds. C. Upwelling zones. D. Estuaries.

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Hemanthvrm · Answer 1 · 2024-07-21T16:35:10+0000

Among aquatic ecosystems, algal beds and coral reefs have the highest net primary production, while the lowest rates occur in the open ocean due to a lack of nutrients in the illuminated surface layers.

Which aquatic biome has the highest NPP per unit area? A. Open ocean. B. Coral reefs and algal beds. C. Upwelling zones. D. Estuaries.

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