A Marine Fish That Lays Many Small, Sinking Eggs Would

Multiple Choice

A marine fish that lays many small, sinking eggs would most likely lay them _______ because these locations are _______.

A) in freshwater streams; necessary to complete their life cycle
B) in the deep ocean; well protected from predators
C) in estuaries; food-rich, shallow habitats
D) on land; away from aquatic predators
E) in freshwater streams; protected from predators