When freshwater inflows into estuaries are reduced,
A) salt water intrudes into the system.
B) freshwater species of plants and invertebrates may invade the estuary.
C) populations of native species increase.
D) freshwater enters marine ecosystems, causing loss of coastal biodiversity.
A
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