Biology · Ecology and Environment

Match the following aquatic zones with their descriptions: Aquatic Zone: A. Neritic zone B. Littoral zone C. Oceanic zone D. Benthic zone Characteristic / Description: i. Beyond continental shelf, less productive open ocean ii. Warmest near-shore zone with rooted vegetation iii. Shallow coastal waters above the continental shelf (≤200 m) iv. Nutrient-rich ocean bottom or floor