[Campbell Biology P.1226] Based on the provided text and figures, which statement accurately ... | Practice Question

Based on the provided text and figures, which statement accurately differentiates marine biomes from freshwater biomes or correctly identifies a specific zonation unique to marine environments?

• option_A: Marine biomes typically have salt concentrations around 3%, while freshwater biomes have less than 0.1%; additionally, the intertidal zone is a distinct marine environment.
• option_B: Marine biomes are characterized by constant temperature layering, whereas freshwater biomes show no thermal stratification; the limnetic zone is unique to marine environments.
• option_C: Freshwater biomes are less influenced by surrounding terrestrial biomes than marine biomes; the oceanic zone is common to both.
• option_D: The abyssal zone is found only in freshwater biomes at depths of 2,000-6,000 m; the neritic zone is a freshwater characteristic.