The zone at the edge of a lake or ocean which is alternatively exposed to air and immersed in water is called

Options

A. pelagic zone
B. benthic zone
C. lentic zone
D. littoral zone.

Answer

D

Explanation

Littoral zone is the shallow coastal zone. Light is available upto bottom in this zone. Therefore, producers are found throughout from surface to bottom in this zone. Rooted vegetation occurs along shores. Consumers are also available throughout, i.e., from surface to the bottom in this zone.