When Top-Down Control Occurs Within an Intertidal Zone Along the Rocky

question 1

Multiple Choice

When top-down control occurs within an intertidal zone along the rocky coastline of the Pacific Ocean,which of the following species controls the abundance of other species?

• A)kelp
• B)mussels
• C)barnacles
• D)starfish

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Retreading Cost

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