Sea otters play a role in maintaining the biodiversity of which ecosystem?
A) tidal pools
B) coastal kelp forests
C) coastal sandy beaches
D) open ocean areas
E) estuaries

Question

​Sea otters play a role in maintaining the biodiversity of which ecosystem?
A) ​tidal pools
B) ​coastal kelp forests
C) ​coastal sandy beaches
D) ​open ocean areas
E) estuaries

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Sea otters play a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of coastal kelp forests by feeding on herbivorous sea urchins, which if left unchecked can overgraze and destroy the kelp beds, and by creating openings in the kelp canopy that allows for sunlight to penetrate and promote growth of other algae and invertebrates.

​Sea Otters Play a Role in Maintaining the Biodiversity of Which

Sea Otters Play a Role in Maintaining the Biodiversity of Which