A typical kelp forest shows strong vertical zonation from the well-lit surface to the bottom, including (from surface to bottom) which of the following zones?

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The typical vertical zonation of a kelp forest includes the canopy zone, which is the uppermost layer where the kelp reaches towards the surface; the understory zone, which is the middle layer where smaller algae and invertebrates live; and the algae turf zone, which is the bottom layer where small encrusting algae cover the rocks. Therefore, the correct order is canopy, understory, algae turf.

A Typical Kelp Forest Shows Strong Vertical Zonation from the Well-Lit