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Directions: Zoogeography is a branch of biogeography which is concerned with the geographical distribution (past and present) of animal species. Biogeography is the study of distribution of species and ecosystem in geographical regions and through the geological time. Biological communities and organisms differ in an extremely regular pattern along geographical gradients of elevation, altitude, isolation and habitat region.

Eulittoral zone provides which of the following sets of dominant habitat?

  1. Abyssal, sandy and rocky

  2. Benthic, deep sea and estuary

  3. Rocky, sandy and muddy shores

  4. Submerged rocks, rocks with loose stones and mud
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Eulittoral zone provides rocky, sandy and muddy shores type of habitat. It is a landward subdivision of littoral zone of a water body particularly benthic zone which falls between the fluctuation level limits.

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