Keystone Predator and Community Structure
Following the experimental removal of a keystone predator from a tide pool ecosystem, researchers observed a rapid increase in a primary prey species, which led to a significant alteration of the community structure. Which of the following ecological principles best explains these results?
A
Competitive release leading to resource monopolization
B
Density-dependent mortality limiting population growth
C
Bottom-up control strengthening ecosystem stability
D
Intermediate disturbance increasing biodiversity
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