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A scientist notes that species X thrives in warm water but dies when the temperature drops by only 2 degrees. What can be inferred about species X's survival in a changing climate?
AIt is very adaptable to temperature changes.
BIt is highly vulnerable to even slight cooling or fluctuations.
CIt will move to the land to survive.
DIt can survive anywhere in the ocean.
✓ Correct Answer: B — It is highly vulnerable to even slight cooling or fluctuations.
Sensivity to small temperature changes makes a species particularly fragile in shifting environments.
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