A population is . A. all organisms in an area that belong to the same species
B. an individual living thing
C. all of the different species living together in an area
D. all of the biotic and abiotic non-living factors in an area

Population: A population is a group of organisms of the same species that live in the same area at the same time.

the correct option is option d

kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. they grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. these underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species.

e) all of the above