Why are seagrass meadows considered important nurseries for juvenile fish and invertebrates?

• A. They provide shelter from predators, abundant food, and favorable conditions for growth; their dense root systems stabilize sediments, supporting larval habitats.
• B. They are barren and provide no shelter.
• C. They replace mangroves as the primary habitat.
• D. They are only important for water filtration.

Answer: (A)