Marine habitats and fisheries: Habitats that are especially valuable for commercially harvested species (nursery and feeding grounds) are called what? Think of shallow coastal ecosystems supporting fish, shellfish, and invertebrates. Choose the correct term.
General Knowledge
World Geography
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACoral reefs
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BSea grass bed
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CHot spots
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DNone of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Sea grass bed
Explanation
Given data
- Asks for the specific habitat known for supporting commercial fishery species.
Concept/ApproachSeagrass beds (underwater flowering plants) are critical nurseries and feeding grounds for many commercially harvested fish and invertebrates. Coral reefs are also biodiverse, but the canonical GK answer for such nursery habitats tied to harvested species is seagrass beds. 'Hot spots' refers to biodiversity hotspots, not a habitat type.
Final AnswerSea grass bed