What happened when all the starfish were removed from an enclosed intertidal area?

What happened when all the starfish were removed from an enclosed intertidal area?
  1. The population of prey species decreased
  2. The population of prey species increased
  3. More than 10 species of invertebrates became extinct
  4. None of the above

Solution

In the experiment, when all the starfish were removed from an enclosed intertidal area, more than 10 species of invertebrates became extinct within a year due to inter:specific competition.

Asked in: NCERT

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