The "Trophic Cascade Hypothesis" Emphasizes the Role of

question 6

Multiple Choice

The "trophic cascade hypothesis" emphasizes the role of

• A) nutrients in controlling primary productivity.
• B) nutrients in controlling primary consumption.
• C) consumers in controlling primary productivity.
• D) grazing by herbivores in controlling ecosystem nutrient levels.
• E) primary productivity in controlling primary and secondary consumption.

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