How does access to sunlight affect the biodiversity of a river ecosystem?

Sunlight provides energy for plants and algae to photosynthesize, forming the base of much of a river’s food web. Where little sunlight reaches the water, less plant and algae growth can support fewer organisms, so plant and animal life is limited there. The correct choice is “Plant and animal life is limited in areas with little access to sunlight.”

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