Which Mechanism Is Most Likely to Control Populations of Species

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism is most likely to control populations of species in a diverse ecosystem? 

• A) predators 
• B) disease organisms 
• C) pesticides 
• D) parasites

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