How would a hurricane that destroyed large areas of mangrove canopy most greatly impact the biodiversity of the coastal ecosystem? a.) allowing invasive plant species to take over native mangrove species b.) causing an decrease of one of the species of mangroves c.) depleting the variety of species living in the mangrove nursery areas d.) increasing human impact through increased boat navigation

C.) Depleting the variety of species living in the mangrove nursery areas.

Explanation:

A hurricane is a storm that is also called as tropical cyclone, it forms over the water of subtropical and tropical waters.

The hurricane would destroy the large areas of the mangrove canopy this means it is largely affecting the tree species of the region. As mangrove trees supports the growth and abundance of associated faunal species like fishes, tree squirrels and others. When these trees are destroyed the faunal species will be affected. Hence, the variety of species in the mangrove nursery will deplete.

phylogenetic tree is the tree of life or evolution tree. it shows the different branches of evolution. the sequence goes like tissues - coelom - backbone - endoskeleton - segmentation