Multiple Choice
What was the overall effect of removing the predatory sea star Pisaster ochraceus from its food web?
A) Species richness decreased rapidly.
B) Species richness increased rapidly.
C) Species richness stayed the same.
D) Another predator moved to the top position in the food web.
E) Mussel populations decreased.
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