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    Exam 16: The Tidelands: Rocky Shores, Soft-Substratum Shores, Marshes, Mangroves, Estuaries, and Oyster Reefs
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Estuaries

Question 10

Question 10

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Estuaries


A) Are ephemeral and therefore of no biological importance
B) Are extremely important as nurseries for many species of fish
C) Have salinities too low to support much marine life
D) Have relatively low primary production, so species must feed outside the estuary

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