Oysters are an important part of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem because they filter water and form reefs that provide habitat for other ecosystem members.
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Oysters are an important part of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem because they filter water and form reefs that provide habitat for other ecosystem members.