Concepts of Biology
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ISBN: 9781938168116
Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 20, Problem 12RQ
A key feature of estuaries is
a. low light conditions and high productivity
b. salt water and fresh water
c. frequent algal blooms
d. little or no vegetation
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