Imagine that a biologist discovers a new species of green algae that has a cuticle-like waxy coating and some rudimentary structures for containing and protecting the gametes. These clues suggest that the new species is very similar to the direct ancestors of the land plants. Where would such a find most likely occur?
A. a lakeshore or marsh with water levels that rise and fall frequently
B. mats of algae that hang near the ocean's surface, similar to the floating seaweed mats seen in the Sargasso Sea
C. in a deep, cold mountain lake with a very stable water level
D. a deep-sea hydrothermal vent community