Top-Down Control of Ecosystems

question 7

Multiple Choice

Top-down control of ecosystems

• A) is dependent on primary production.
• B) is enhanced by disturbance.
• C) can occur through keystone predators.
• D) depends on omnivory.
• E) none of the above

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