The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternately exposed to air and immersed in water is called.

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The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternately exposed to air and immersed in water is called. (A) Pelagic zone (B) Benthic zone (C) Lentic zone (D) Littoral zone

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Littoral zone is the shallow coastal zone. Light is available upto bottom in this zone. Therefore, producers are found throughout from surface to bottom in this zone. Rooted vegetation occurs along shores. Consumers are also available throughout, i.e., from surface to the bottom in this zone.

Q. The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternately exposed to air and immersed in water is called.

Pelagic zone

Benthic zone

Lentic zone

Littoral zone

Littoral zone is the shallow coastal zone. Light is available upto bottom in this zone. Therefore, producers are found throughout from surface to bottom in this zone. Rooted vegetation occurs along shores. Consumers are also available throughout, i.e., from surface to the bottom in this zone.