(A)________ Occurs When Predation Has a Ripple Effect on a Food

question 55

Multiple Choice

(A) ________ occurs when predation has a ripple effect on a food web, ultimately affecting primary producers.

• A)Connectance
• B)trophic cascade
• C)trophic collapse
• D)Niche packing

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