Organisms that live deep in the ocean must be able to withstand complete darkness.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the name of the environment where organisms experience complete darkness. This hints at a specific ecosystem, likely associated with depth in a particular body of water.
Answer
Extreme water pressure, very cold water, and complete darkness
Organisms that live deep in the ocean must be able to withstand extreme water pressure, very cold water, and complete darkness.
Answer for screen readers
Organisms that live deep in the ocean must be able to withstand extreme water pressure, very cold water, and complete darkness.
More Information
Deep-sea organisms have developed special adaptations like bioluminescence to survive in such extreme conditions where there is no sunlight.
Tips
Students often forget to mention all three factors: pressure, cold, and darkness.
Sources
- 6.11: Aquatic Biomes - bio.libretexts.org
- 11.3 Biomes - Guest Hollow - guesthollow.com
- Animals of the ocean depths - Oceana - oceana.org
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