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Excessive accumulation of organic matter...

Excessive accumulation of organic matter in water bodies leads of :

A

Decrease in species diversity

B

Increase in species diversity

C

Green house effect

D

No effect on species diversity

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The correct Answer is:
A
organic matter contain a number of aerobic and anaerobic microbes that are used to degrade it and therefore dissolved oxygen reduced thus reduces the diversity of aquatic life that support it.
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