Most seagrasses add nutrients into the marine food chain via
A) DOM.
B) detritus.
C) herbivory.
D) marine geese.
E) mucus.

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Seagrasses release detritus (dead plant material) into the water, which is then consumed by herbivores and decomposers, adding nutrients into the marine food chain. The other options (A, C, D, and E) are not significant pathways for seagrass to add nutrients into the food chain.

Most Seagrasses Add Nutrients into the Marine Food Chain Via