In Some Areas of Florida,divers Who Remove Non-Native Lionfish from Coral

question 47

Multiple Choice

In some areas of Florida,divers who remove non-native lionfish from coral reefs are eligible for a $10,000 prize.This is because lionfish ___________.

• A)produce a chemical in great demand in the pharmaceutical industry
• B)exclusively eat grouper,a fish considered a delicacy in fine dining
• C)aggressively kill native fish outright or outcompete them when foraging
• D)populations are dwindling in some parts of their range,and this is a way to repopulate them in those regions
• E)are in high demand by aquarium enthusiasts

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