Lionfish, indigenous to the indian ocean, have been found in the atlantic ocean since their accidental release in the late 20th century. these fish feed on the same species as local snapper and grouper. they can also impact coral reef ecosystems by consuming herbivores, which keep the algae populations in check. which statement explains why the lionfish populations continue to increase in the atlantic and the impacts of the lionfish on marine ecosystems continue to be observed?
a) lionfish have no natural predators in the atlantic, so there is a lack of population control for these fish.
b) lionfish have a narrow range of temperature tolerance and salinity, so they only reproduce exponentially in the atlantic.
c) lionfish have symbiotic relationships with coral reef species that increase the populations of native and invasive species.
d) lionfish migrate to the aphotic zone of the ocean to spawn, which has no light and reduces the visibility of the eggs for parasites.

The correct option is A) Lionfish have no natural predators in the Atlantic, so there is a lack of population control for these fish.

Explanation:

The description in the question tells that the lionfish is not a native in the Atlantic ocean. As a result, it does not have many predators in that ocean to keep a balance on the population of the lionfish species. As a result, the population of the lionfish increases as it has an abundant supply of preys but not enough predators which will feed on it. Hence, the population of the lionfish continues to increase in the Atlantic.

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