Biology

The correct answer is: C.Removal of pollutants from water.

Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems. These services can be categorized into four types: provisioning, regulating, supporting, and cultural services.

Removal of pollutants from water is a regulating service. Ecosystems like wetlands, forests, and riparian zones naturally filter and clean water by removing pollutants, sediments, and excess nutrients, which is essential for maintaining clean and safe water sources for humans and ecosystems.

Here's why the other options are not ecosystem services:

A.Genetic mutation: This is a natural biological process, but it is not classified as an ecosystem service. It is part of ...