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What are the three main components that make up the estuarine community?

AMarine water, fresh water, and brackish water

BPlankton, nekton, and benthos

CRivers, oceans, and wetlands

DSalinity, temperature, and pH

Answer:

A. Marine water, fresh water, and brackish water

Read Explanation:

  • The estuarine community is a mixture of three components

  • - Marine water, Fresh water and Brackish water

  • The plants of the estuary are of four basic types


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