What Is the Suggested Mechanism by Which the Presence of Insecticide

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Multiple Choice

What is the suggested mechanism by which the presence of insecticide influences phytoplankton abundance?

• A) Periphyton abundance is reduced by insecticide.
• B) Tadpoles consume phytoplankton when periphyton is reduced in abundance.
• C) The reduction of zooplankton by insecticide reduces herbivory on phytoplankton, which increases abundance.
• D) Inert chemicals in the insecticide include nitrogen, which promotes phytoplankton growth.

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