Removing a keystone species from an ecosystem most likely causes
AEcosystem collapse
BNo change at all
CQuicker growth of all
DStronger food webs
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Ecosystem collapse
The loss of a keystone species causes a collapse in ecosystem function and the loss of coexisting species.
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