The Plant biomes that are found beneath the seas are called ___________

The correct answer is Benthos

Key Points

• The term "benthos" is used to describe the community of organisms that live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone.
• This includes both plant and animal life.
• The benthic biome is one of the critical components of the ocean's ecosystem.
• It includes seaweeds, sponges, mollusks, crabs, starfish, and many other species.
• Benthos plays a crucial role in the ocean's food chain and nutrient cycles.

Additional Information

• Plankton are small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or freshwater. They form the base of the food chain in aquatic ecosystems.
• Necton refers to aquatic animals that can swim and move independently of water currents, including fish, squid, and marine mammals.
• Corals are marine invertebrates within the class Anthozoa of the phylum Cnidaria. They typically live in compact colonies of many identical individual polyps.
• The group includes the important reef builders that inhabit tropical oceans and secrete calcium carbonate to form a hard skeleton.
• Although corals are a vital part of the marine ecosystem, they are not synonymous with the term for plant biomes beneath the sea.