Most of the primary production on mud flats is due to:

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Diatoms are the dominant primary producers in mud flats due to their ability to withstand low oxygen and high salinity conditions. They are also efficient in utilizing nutrients available in muddy sediments, making them well adapted to this environment. Green and brown algae, as well as red algae, may also be present but are not usually as abundant as diatoms. Sulfur bacteria may play a role in nutrient cycling but are not primary producers.

Most of the Primary Production on Mud Flats Is Due