Q6. Consider the following statements about Sentinel species :

1. Sentinel species do not readily accumulate pollutants.

2. This species serve as indicators of ecosystem health.

Which of the statements are correct?

a) 1 only

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b) 2 only

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c) Both 1 and 2

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d) None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
b) 2 only

Sentinel species, which readily accumulate pollutants and therefore serve as indicators of ecosystem health, have been evaluated for different environments, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.

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Q6. Consider the following statements about Sentinel species : 1. Sentinel species do not readily accumulate pollutants. 2. This species serve as indicators of ecosystem health. Which of the statements are correct?

The correct option is B b) 2 only Sentinel species, which readily accumulate pollutants and therefore serve as indicators of ecosystem health, have been evaluated for different environments, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.

Q6. Consider the following statements about Sentinel species :

1. Sentinel species do not readily accumulate pollutants.

2. This species serve as indicators of ecosystem health.

Which of the statements are correct?

The correct option is B
b) 2 only

Sentinel species, which readily accumulate pollutants and therefore serve as indicators of ecosystem health, have been evaluated for different environments, including terrestrial, freshwater, and marine habitats.