Question

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bull kelp, a species of large seaweed, forms thick kelp forests along the coast of new zealand. kelp forests are home to many species, including the new zealand sea lion. these sea lions hunt octopus and squid that live in the kelp forest.
the individual kelp stalks have strong holdfasts, or root - like structures, that cling tightly to the rocks on the seafloor. small invertebrates such as sea stars, crabs, and snails can live on or around the holdfasts.
which of the following best describes a community in a new zealand kelp forest?
the rocks and the bull kelp
a group of new zealand sea lions
the sea stars, the crabs, and the snails

Explanation:

A community is defined as all the different populations of organisms living in a particular area. The rocks are non - living (abiotic), so the option with rocks and bull kelp is incorrect. A group of New Zealand sea lions is a population (a group of the same species), not a community. The sea stars, crabs, and snails are different species living in the same area (the kelp forest), which fits the definition of a community.

Answer:

the sea stars, the crabs, and the snails