Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133923001
Author: Gerald Audesirk, Teresa Audesirk, Bruce E. Byers
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 4FIB
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There are four requirements for life on Earth, which are liquid water, energy, suitable temperatures, and nutrients. Amongst all these, the most important requirements for the aquatic biomes or organisms are the nutrients, temperature, and energy. In aquatic ecosystems, as the depth of ocean increases the sunlight decreases.
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Biology: Life on Earth with Physiology (11th Edition)
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