Despite a low net primary productivity (NPP), which ecosystem or life zone produces the most biomass each year? Group of answer choices:

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Despite a low net primary productivity (NPP), which ecosystem or life zone produces the most biomass each year? Group of answer choices:

A. Swamps and marshes

B. Tropical rain forest

C. Temperate forests

D. Open ocean

E. Estuaries

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