Context: Read the passage. Then answer the question below.

In a small lake in Wisconsin, aquatic plants such as water milfoil, American lotus, and water purslane grow along the shoreline. These plants help to keep the lake clean by absorbing substances that can pollute the water. The plants also provide oxygen to aquatic animals and create a habitat for fish, frogs, and insects.
Many insects and small fish hide in these aquatic plants. So, the plants are a common hunting area for predatory species such as bluegill fish.
Figure: American lotus plants in a lake.
Which of the following best describes a community in a small lake in Wisconsin?
A. the insects, the water milfoil, and the nutrients
B. a school of bluegill fish
C. the water milfoil, the American lotus, and the water purslane
From the given choices, select the correct answer and reply with the letter of the chosen option.

C