A Trophic Cascade Is the Effect of the Loss of

question 21

Multiple Choice

A trophic cascade is the effect of the loss of ____________ on ____________.

• A) detritivores; the abundance of decomposers
• B) top consumers; the abundance of lower consumers and producers
• C) producers; the abundance of primary consumers
• D) top consumers; one another
• E) flooding; terrestrial ecosystems

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