During the Algal Blooms Called Red Tides,consumption of Bivalves Is

question 43

Multiple Choice

During the algal blooms called red tides,consumption of bivalves is discouraged and harvesting may be prohibited; what aspect of bivalve life history is responsible for this association?

• A) Bivalves live along coastlines and are exposed to the same pollutants that cause red tides.
• B) Red tides reduce the populations of bivalves below critical quantities needed by their natural predators.
• C) Bivalves filter algae and detritus from the water, causing them to concentrate the algal toxins.
• D) Bivalves are the natural bioremediators for red tides; harvesting them prolongs the bloom.

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