Why are living organisms more common in the littoral zone than in the benthic zone?

Living organisms are more common in the littoral zone than in the benthic zone simply because the littoral zone is shallow and well-lit water that is obviously nearer to the shore compare to benthic that is at the very bottom of the aquatic biomes and is made up of sand and organic sediments.

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