The abyssal zone of the ocean is characterized by ____.
A) abundant living organisms despite the lack of sunlight for photosynthesis
B) having almost no living organisms
C) being warm and brightly lit
D) having high concentrations of dissolved oxygen
E) an abundance of plants, animals, and other species

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The abyssal zone is a deep part of the ocean where sunlight does not reach, yet it supports life forms adapted to extreme conditions, such as high pressure and darkness, including organisms that rely on chemosynthesis instead of photosynthesis.

The Abyssal Zone of the Ocean Is Characterized by ____