Define an Estuary, and Describe How Gradients in Salinity Are

question 36

Essay

Define an estuary, and describe how gradients in salinity are maintained.

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Definitions:

Breasts

Glandular organs located on the chest of females and some males, primarily involved in lactation and also considered as secondary sexual characteristics.

Oocyte

A female gametocyte or germ cell involved in reproduction, known as an immature egg cell.

Ovarian Follicles

Structures in the ovaries that contain a developing egg and produce hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle and fertility.

Fertilization

The union of a sperm cell with an egg cell to form a zygote, initiating the development of a new organism.