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Organisms which are predominantly found living on, in or near bed sediments of rivers or lakes are known as

A. nektonic

B. neuston

C. benthic

D. planktonic

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Because light is absorbed before it can reach deep ocean-water, the energy source for deep benthic ecosystems is often organic matter from higher up in the water column that drifts down to the depths.

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