-The Presence of Fish Has a Positive Effect on Shoreline

question 25

Multiple Choice

-The presence of fish has a positive effect on shoreline flowering plants. Which lines in the diagram reflect a negative direct effect?

• A) fish → adult dragonfly
• B) fish → pollinator
• C) fish → larval dragonfly
• D) adult dragonfly → plants

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