Q.

If all the zooplankton is removed from an ecosystem while keeping all other factors undisturbed, then which of the following events will occur?

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a

Decomposers will perish.

b

Phytoplankton will increase.

c

The number of detritivores will increase.

d

Ecosystem functions normally.

answer is C.

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If zooplankton are removed from the ecosystem while keeping all other factors undisturbed, then phytoplankton populations are likely to increase. Zooplankton are consumers of phytoplankton; they feed on them. With fewer zooplankton around to consume them, the population of phytoplankton would likely increase due to reduced predation pressure. 

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