Which limitation occurs when a 1750s-era wooden ship experiences prolonged exposure to Teredo worms in tropical waters?

💡 Explanation

Teredo worms weakened ship hulls via bioerosion, the mechanism by which they burrowed and consumed wood for shelter. Because their activity drastically reduced its structural integrity, the ship's range became limited, rather than direct effects to sails, the rudder or cargo directly.

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