An example of a species that uses the estuary as a nursery ground is the:
A) Atlantic eel.
B) seal.
C) shad.
D) lobster.
E) tuna.

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Shad are an anadromous fish species, meaning they migrate from saltwater to freshwater to spawn. They use estuaries as a nursery ground for their young before they migrate back out to the ocean. The other options listed do not rely on estuaries specifically as a nursery ground.

An Example of a Species That Uses the Estuary as a Nursery