As CO₂ builds up in the atmosphere it also accumulates in the oceans,causing acidification.This poses a challenge to marine creatures that rely on calcium carbonate deposition such as corals,mollusks,and even fish,which use it to form otoliths.Researchers investigated whether otolith deposition was impaired at low pH,and were surprised to find that otoliths were actually larger in this condition.This means that,while coping with global climate change,at least fish will still be able to maintain which sense(s)? A)feeling pain B)vision C)taste D)olfaction E)hearing and balance

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The article states that fish use calcium carbonate deposition to form otoliths, which are related to hearing and balance. The researchers found that otoliths were actually larger in low pH conditions, indicating that fish will still be able to maintain their hearing and balance senses despite the acidification of the oceans. Therefore, the correct choice is E) hearing and balance.

As CO2 Builds Up in the Atmosphere It Also Accumulates

As CO₂ Builds Up in the Atmosphere It Also Accumulates