what structure is responsible for increasing surface area to provide for the strength of attachment between the epidermis and dermis?

well, that's easy; the answer's c, "it reduces contamination of the water and substrate of the estuary."

kelp are large brown algae that live in cool, relatively shallow waters close to the shore. they grow in dense groupings much like a forest on land. these underwater towers of kelp provide food and shelter for thousands of fish, invertebrates, and marine mammal species.

e) all of the above

idk im sorry.