All of the Following Apply to Estuaries EXCEPT

question 62

Multiple Choice

All of the following apply to estuaries EXCEPT:

• A)There provide very valuable breeding grounds for commercially important fish and shellfish.
• B)There is no salinity in estuarine ecosystems due to large supply of fresh water from a river.
• C)Plants and algae that grow here have high tolerance for changing environmental conditions like salinity and light penetration.
• D)These coastal ecosystems provide a barrier against the ocean during storms.

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Definitions:

Ectoparasitic Infection

An infestation of the skin or outer surface of an organism by parasites such as lice or ticks.

Scabies

A skin infestation by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, causing intense itching and rash.

Trichomoniasis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis, characterized by itching, discharge, and discomfort.

Cystitis

Inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection, leading to symptoms like painful urination and an urgent need to urinate.