The portion of the ocean in which these organisms are most likely to be found is the:

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The pelagic zone refers to the open ocean waters that extend from the surface to the bottom of the ocean, where sunlight can penetrate. This is where most zooplankton reside and are likely to be found. The other options (a, b, c, and e) are either too shallow (benthic, intertidal), too transitional (estuary), or too deep (sediment layer) to harbor high concentrations of zooplankton.

The Portion of the Ocean in Which These Organisms Are