Patchiness on the Seabed is Caused By

Question

Patchiness on the seabed is caused by
A) Disturbance caused by grazing benthic fishes
B) Burrowing structures generated by large burrowing animals
C) Patchy settlement of larvae of benthic invertebrates
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Patchiness on the seabed can result from various factors, including disturbances from grazing benthic fishes, burrowing activities by large animals, and uneven settlement of larvae, making all the options correct.