Decomposition in pools, ponds, and lakes takes place mostly in the zone. a. pelagic
b. littoral
c. benthic
d. all of the above

Decomposition in pools, ponds, and lakes takes place mostly in the benthic zone.

The benthic zone is the region at the lowest part of water bodies such as lake, stream or ocean which include the floor, the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers. Decomposition mostly occurs in the benthic zone. The benthic zone contains mainly aquatic macro-invertebrates (benthos) such as insects, worms, beetles, clams, and mites which breakdown organic matter that are suspended in the water.

emerald ash borer

the emerald ash borer is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern asia that feeds on ash species. females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. hope this !