Energy and Matter Flow in Ecosystems on the average is highest for:
A)open ocean
B)estuaries
C)continental shelf
D)algal beds and reefs

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Algal beds and reefs have high rates of photosynthesis, leading to a high production of organic matter which fuels the ecosystem. This supports a diverse array of organisms that feed on the algae or on other organisms in the food chain. The other options, while still supporting ecosystems, have lower rates of energy and matter flow compared to algal beds and reefs.

Energy and Matter Flow in Ecosystems on the Average Is