Which Conclusion Was the Primary Finding of Buss and Jackson's

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which conclusion was the primary finding of Buss and Jackson's study of coral-associated invertebrates and algae in Jamaica?

• A) Competitive networks can be circular.
• B) Environmental context can change the outcome of species interactions.
• C) Diversity is maintained due to the existence of keystone species.
• D) Species diversity estimates vary with sampling effort.

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