Which of the following best describes how ocean acidification harms coral reefs?AAcidification increases the level of phosphorus in the water surrounding the reefs, which decreases growth rates of the algae that inhabit the reef.BAcidification attracts harmful invasive species to the reefs, which destroys the living components of the reef.CAcidification causes a dramatic increase in the rates of primary productivity, which releases excess CO2 and leads to a negative feedback loop.DAcidification decreases the amount of carbonate ions, which leads to a decline in the formation of reef infrastructure.

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