Organisms living in the ____ zone of the open ocean include the tube worms,clams,brittle stars,and sea urchins.
A)epipelagic
B)mesopelagic
C)bathypelagic
D)benthic
E)littoral

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The organisms listed in the question, such as tube worms, clams, brittle stars, and sea urchins, are all benthic organisms, meaning they live on or in the ocean floor. Therefore, the correct answer is D, benthic, rather than A (epipelagic), B (mesopelagic), C (bathypelagic), or E (littoral).

Organisms Living in the ____ Zone of the Open Ocean