The mangrove tree is an important foundation species in estuarine and coastal forests. When mangrove trees are removed, it results in a rapid build-up of acid sulfides in the soil and increases shoreline erosion. What is a LIKELY impact of the removal of mangroves from their habitat?

Question

The mangrove tree is an important foundation species in estuarine and coastal forests. When mangrove trees are removed, it results in a rapid build-up of acid sulfides in the soil and increases shoreline erosion. What is a LIKELY impact of the removal of mangroves from their habitat?

Responses
A The food web in the region would stabilize rapidly.The food web in the region would stabilize rapidly.
B The number of aquatic species would gradually increase.The number of aquatic species would gradually increase.
C The sedimentation rate would increase, and new hatcheries would form.The sedimentation rate would increase, and new hatcheries would form.
D Inshore breeding areas would be affected, and aquatic species would decline.

Answer 1

The mangrove tree is an important foundation species in estuarine and coastal forests. When mangrove trees are removed, it results in a rapid build-up of acid sulfides in the soil and increases shoreline erosion. What is a LIKELY impact of the removal of mangroves from their habitat?

D. Inshore breeding areas would be affected, and aquatic species would decline.