In Alaska Orcas (Killer Whales) have recently started eating sea otters in large numbers. Populations of sea urchins (food of sea otters) have increased. Sea otters eat algae. The kelp forests have started to disappear. This is an example of which of the following. Group of answer choices a. random changes in a community b. a limiting nutrient c. bottom up control of a community d.top down control of a community

In Alaska Orcas (Killer Whales) have recently started eating sea otters in large numbers. Populations of sea urchins (food of sea otters) have increased. Sea otters eat algae. The kelp forests have started to disappear. This is an example of which of the following. Group of answer choices a. random changes in a community b. a limiting nutrient c. bottom up control of a community d.top down control of a community

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter54: Community Ecology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8TYU: The _______________ signifies that species richness is greater where two communities meet than at...

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