Trophic Group Amensalism

question 2

Multiple Choice

Trophic group amensalism

• A) Is a negative effect caused by predators eating prey
• B) Is a negative effect caused by suspension feeders depleting the water column of food for deposit feeders
• C) Is a negative effect caused by deposit feeders making the environment unsuitable for suspension feeders
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Food Chain

Description of who eats whom in one path of energy flow through an ecosystem.

Ecoregion

A large area of Earth's surface characterized by a distinct ecological community of plants, animals, and microbial organisms, shaped by similar climate, landform, and soil conditions.

Western Coast

The land along the western edge of a continent that borders an ocean or sea.

Eastern Coast

Refers to the eastern seaboard or boundary of a continent or country, facing an ocean or sea.