Organisms That Live in Estuaries Like the One Pictured Below

question 31

Multiple Choice

Organisms that live in estuaries like the one pictured below must be able to

• A)survive for part of their life in a lentic system and the other part of their life in a lotic system.
• B)tolerate a wide range of salinities.
• C)survive in both the epipelagic and hadal zones.
• D)derive energy when living near deep-sea thermal vents.

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Definitions:

Calcium

An essential mineral for human health, crucial for bone and teeth formation, blood clotting, and muscle function.

Bones

The hard, structural components that make up the skeleton of vertebrates, providing support, protection, and aiding in movement.

Radioactive Iodine

A form of iodine that emits radiation, used in medical treatments and diagnoses, especially for thyroid disorders.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and metabolism.