Estuaries

question 10

Multiple Choice

Estuaries

• A) Are ephemeral and therefore of no biological importance
• B) Are extremely important as nurseries for many species of fish
• C) Have salinities too low to support much marine life
• D) Have relatively low primary production, so species must feed outside the estuary

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