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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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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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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.
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