Which of the Following Best Describes the Consequences of White-Band

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the consequences of white-band disease in Caribbean coral reefs?

• A) Staghorn coral has been decimated by the pathogen, and Elkhorn coral has taken its place.
• B) Key habitat for lobsters, snappers, and other reef fishes has improved.
• C) Algal species take the place of the dead coral, and the fish community is dominated by herbivores.
• D) Algal species take over and the overall reef diversity increases due to increases in primary productivity.
• E) Other coral species take the place of the affected Staghorn and Elkhorn species.

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