Molluscs are also used as ________ to monitor health of aquatic environment.

Bioindicators

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Regulators

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Osmoregulators

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Bioindicators
Bivalve molluscs are used as bioindicators to monitor the health of aquatic environments in both fresh water and the marine environments. Their population status or structure, physiology or behaviour can indicate the state of contamination status of the ecosystem.

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