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    Planktonic Organisms Often Have Needle-Like Structures That
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Planktonic Organisms Often Have Needle-Like Structures That

Question 19

Question 19

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Planktonic organisms often have needle-like structures that:


A) are used as a defense mechanism.
B) are used as paddles to catch ocean currents.
C) increase density.
D) prevent sinking.
E) serve as a "skeleton" to support the diatom.

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