The Loss of a Single Species from a Community Will

question 59

Multiple Choice

The loss of a single species from a community will most often affect community function by affecting the community's

• A) growth rate.
• B) trophic interactions.
• C) physical environment.
• D) ecological efficiency.
• E) gross primary productivity.

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Definitions:

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