Match the phrase with the appropriate term. Countershading Transmission of backg

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Match the phrase with the appropriate term. Countershading Transmission of background light through body Reflective body Light production ventrally Transparency Mirroring Cryptic coloration Counterillumination Deep sea fish species A has an oxygen consumption talc of 0.20 mu l O_2 mg^-1 h^-1 and deep sea species B has an oxygen consumption rate of 0.02 O_2 mg^-1 h^-1. Based on this information, would expect species A would live at a depth than species B. shallower deeper similar Most of the deep-sea benthic fauna are herbivores. suspension feeders. deposit feeders. carnivores.

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86: Transparency: Transmission of background light through body
87: Mirroring: Reflective body
88: Cryptic coloration: Countershading
89: Counterillumination: Light production ventrally
90: A; Shallower; Oxygen consumption rates declines significantly with depth.
91: C; Deep sea benthic animals deposit feeders.

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