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Which benthic zone includes the deep-ocean trenches?

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The abyssal zone is found between 4000-6000 m, including most of the abyssal plains . The abyssal zone represents about 80% of the benthic environment. The hadal zone includes all benthic regions deeper than 6000 m, such as in the bottom of trenches. hope this helps:)

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