Diatoms, like most phytoplankton, are much more abundant in the photic zone than in the aphotic zone. Which two factors found in the photic zone are the most essential for phytoplankton?

the answer would be b

explanation:

evidence and logical support is essential for a scientist to do in order to maintain credibility. this is because no one can believe without any logic and without any evidence.hence a scientist can maintain credibility by proving himself and by answering logically so experiments prove very beneficial. logical hypothesis give conclusion which is acceptable. therefore, there are two main factors to maintain credibility by a scientist is evidence and logical support.