Plankton consists of __________.

• A. algae, cyanobacteria, and animals that drift near the surfaces of oceans only
• B. photosynthetic organisms that drift near the surfaces of aquatic biomes
• C. algae, cyanobacteria, and animals that belong to the benthic communities of oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams
• D. algae, cyanobacteria, and animals that occupy the aphotic zones of oceans, lakes, and ponds
• E. algae, cyanobacteria, and animals that drift near the surfaces of oceans, lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams