giant kelp is one of the largest species of seaweed. forests of giant kelp grow in the cold, clear water off…

giant kelp is one of the largest species of seaweed. forests of giant kelp grow in the cold, clear water off california. kelp forests provide shelter for many organisms. garibaldi fish defend territories at the base of kelp stalks. purple sea urchins live on the rocks that cover the seafloor. california sea otters float on the surface, resting as they hold onto kelp fronds to stay in one place. in a california kelp forest, the garibaldi, the purple sea urchins, and the rocks make up which of the following? select all that apply. a population part of a community part of an ecosystem
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Brief Explanations:
A population is a group of the same species. Here we have multiple species and non - living elements, so not a population. A community is all the living organisms in an area, and the garibaldi and purple sea urchins are living parts of the area. An ecosystem includes all living and non - living components in an area, so the living organisms (garibaldi, purple sea urchins) and non - living (rocks) are part of an ecosystem.
Answer:
B. part of a community, C. part of an ecosystem