In a tide pool on the oregon coast, the pacific blue mussels, the black leather chitons, and the black oystercatchers make up which of the following? select all that apply.
a population
a part of a community
a part of an ecosystem

Answer:

In a tide pool on the Oregon coast, the Pacific blue mussels, the black leather chitons, and the black oystercatchers make up (A) Population and (C) part of an ecosystem

Explanation:

Blue Mussels are species found on beaches around the world and are also known as “common mussels”. They play a major role in cleaning the tidal mouth of the river. They are the staple Spanish, French and Italian food.  

“Katharina tunicate” is commonly known as the “black Katy chiton” is one of the marine species. They are found in “inter-tidal” zones. The “black oystercatcher” is a black bird that is found on the shores of western North America. So, all these are part of an ecosystem and can also be described as the population of marine species.

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