Which sentences correctly characterize seagrass?

Seagrasses are very tall and can grow several feet a day. They act as habitats for many marine species. They generate up to 10 liters of carbon a day and add nutrients to the sea. They are a source of food for manatees and other herbivores. They are toxic to bacteria and algae and protect other organisms by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Creatures that reside in seagrass meadows are not of commercial use to humans.

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Raymond Duncan

Biology

13 July, 15:27

Which sentences correctly characterize seagrass?

Seagrasses are very tall and can grow several feet a day. They act as habitats for many marine species. They generate up to 10 liters of carbon a day and add nutrients to the sea. They are a source of food for manatees and other herbivores. They are toxic to bacteria and algae and protect other organisms by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Creatures that reside in seagrass meadows are not of commercial use to humans.

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Derick Short · Answer 1

Answers - The correct statements about sea grasses are

1. They act as habitats for many marine species

2. They generate up to 10 liters of carbon a day and add nutrients to the sea. They have huge carbon reserves and posses 10 % of the ocean carbon. Also have much higher carbon holding capacity than forest.

3. They are a source of food for manatees and other herbivores - Sea grass in the major source of food for herbivores in marine environment

4. They are toxic to bacteria and algae and protect other organisms by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms.