In a mangrove swamp, the roots of the mangrove trees trap plant debris on which pink shrimp feed. Great blue herons are among the animals that feed on the pink shrimp living among the roots.

Which statement below explains the role of the pink shrimp in this food web.
A.Enables energy to flow from plant debris to other organisms.

B.Keeps populations of overabundant species under control.

C.Produces energy that forms the foundation of the food chain.

D.Processes organic material to produce nutrients for plant growth.