What Is the "Paradox of the Plankton

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Multiple Choice

What is the "paradox of the plankton"?

• A) The number of phytoplankton species increased after zebra mussels invaded the Mississippi river basin.
• B) There are many more species of phytoplankton in temperate freshwater lakes than would be expected given the limited types of resources.
• C) Disturbance seems to decrease the number of species of phytoplankton in temperate freshwater lakes.
• D) The species of phytoplankton found in temperate freshwater lakes is remarkably constant across North America despite their apparently limited dispersal ability.

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