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Threat to ship industry is
Threat to ship industry is
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The correct option is C Teredo
Teredo is a genus of highly modified saltwater clams, which bore in wood and live within the tunnels they create. They are also known as shipworms. It is found in the littoral zone, living inside submerged timber, pilings, driftwood, and the hulls of wooden boats. It is found in brackish waters as well as the open sea and tolerates salinities.
So, the correct answer is option D.
Teredo is a genus of highly modified saltwater clams, which bore in wood and live within the tunnels they create. They are also known as shipworms. It is found in the littoral zone, living inside submerged timber, pilings, driftwood, and the hulls of wooden boats. It is found in brackish waters as well as the open sea and tolerates salinities.
So, the correct answer is option D.
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