Coral Reef Populations Are Threatened by All of the Following

question 41

Multiple Choice

Coral reef populations are threatened by all of the following except_________ .

• A)increased ocean acidity
• B)parasitic algae that break down calcium carbonate
• C)fishing
• D)increased ocean temperatures

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Definitions:

Leukocyte

Leukocytes, also known as white blood cells, are cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Erythrocyte

A red blood cell, which is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and carbon dioxide as a waste product back to the lungs.

Parietal Layer

The outer layer of the membranes surrounding organs within body cavities, particularly in the pleura, pericardium, and peritoneum.

Glomerulus

A cluster of tiny blood vessels in the kidneys where blood filtration begins.