Why is an estuary considered an intermediate biome?

A. It is the transition zone between freshwater and saltwater biomes.
B. It will seasonally dry up and cease to be a biome.
C. It is only a biome during high tide.
D. It is intermediate in size, smaller than the largest biomes but larger than the smallest biomes.


Answer: A

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