Animals that live in the spaces between fine sediment grains are specifically called:
A) infauna.
B) epiphytic.
C) meiofauna.
D) epifauna.
E) epizoa.

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Meiofauna refers to the organisms that live in between fine sediments, typically ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 mm in size. Infauna refers to all animals that live within sediments, which includes both meiofauna and macrofauna. Epiphytic organisms grow on the surface of plants, while epifauna refers to animals that live on the surface of sediments or other organisms. Epizoa refers to parasites that live on the surface of other animals.

Animals That Live in the Spaces Between Fine Sediment Grains