In a Tide Pool, 15 Species of Invertebrates Were Reduced

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a tide pool, 15 species of invertebrates were reduced to 8 after one species was removed. The species removed was likely a(n) ________.

• A) pathogen
• B) keystone species
• C) herbivore
• D) resource partitioner
• E) mutualistic organism

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Organizations owned and operated by a group of individuals for their mutual benefit, which have been legally incorporated under state law.

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