Multiple Choice
Organisms in an estuary, including phytoplankton, seagrasses, crustaceans, and mollusks, are all exposed to increasing acidity as atmospheric CO2 levels rise.What effect does the increased acidity likely have on these organisms?
A) All organisms are adversely affected and some die.
B) All organisms are unaffected and live and reproduce normally.
C) Phytoplankton and seagrasses decrease photosynthesis, and crustaceans and mollusks reproduce less.
D) Phytoplankton and seagrasses increase photosynthesis, and crustaceans and mollusks reproduce more.
E) Phytoplankton and seagrasses increase photosynthesis, and crustaceans and mollusks have weaker shells.
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