Why do small particles descend to the seafloor at rates exceeding expectation?
A) The particles attract each other
B) The particles increase their density
C) The particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals
D) The particles attract each other and the particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals
E) The particles attract each other, the particles increase their density, and the particles are incorporated into the fecal pellets of small animals
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C)
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