In Protected Soft Sediment Shores

question 7

Multiple Choice

In protected soft sediment shores

• A) Food is derived from decaying seaweed on the sediment surface
• B) Food is derived from deposits of phytodetritus
• C) Deposit-feeding invertebrates are often patchy
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that enable the perception of taste, including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami.

Papillae

Small bumps found on the surface of the tongue, containing taste buds that allow for the sensation of taste.

Illusion

A perception that misleadingly represents reality, leading to misinterpretation of true sensory information.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that play a key role in maintaining balance by detecting rotational movements.