All Are True of Oyster Reefs Except

question 12

Multiple Choice

All are true of oyster reefs except

• A) they are oriented perpendicular to currents.
• B) they are concentrated in lower salinity areas.
• C) they are important habitats for other organisms.
• D) they are adversely affected by rapid changes in salinity.
• E) they are increasing in the Chesapeake Bay.

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