In Paine's Studies of Ecosystems in the Rocky Intertidal Zone

question 73

Multiple Choice

In Paine's studies of ecosystems in the rocky intertidal zone, removal of Pisaster sea stars led to a long-term

• A) decrease in mussels of the genus Mytilus.
• B) increase in mussels of the genus Mytilus.
• C) increase in species diversity.
• D) increase in gooseneck barnacles.

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