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What is the term for animals that live on or near the ocean floor?
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Nekton
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Pelagic organisms
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Plankton
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Benthic organisms
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The correct answer is "Benthic organisms". Benthic organisms are animals that inhabit the ocean floor, including various species of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks. They are distinct from pelagic organisms, which live in the open water column, and nekton, which are swimming animals like fish and squid. Plankton refers to small organisms that drift with ocean currents.
