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The observation that the world's oceans harbor an almost
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The observation that the world's oceans harbor an almost unfathomable diversity of microbial life—a finding confirmed by every census since the 1950s—has proved remarkably _______, enduring decades of taxonomic revision that have upended countless other biological certainties.
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| A. trivial |
| B. durable |
| C. startling | D. contentious | E. lasting |
| F. astonishing |
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09 Aug 2026, 10:26
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The sentence emphasizes that the observation has remained true despite decades of taxonomic revisions. Both “durable” and “lasting” convey that persistence.
B. durable, able to withstand change or challenge
E. lasting. continuing over a long period
Answer: B and E
The sentence emphasizes that the observation has remained true despite decades of taxonomic revisions. Both “durable” and “lasting” convey that persistence.
B. durable, able to withstand change or challenge
E. lasting. continuing over a long period
Answer: B and E
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