Suppose all of the suspension feeders were removed from a lake. What would you expect to happen after a brief period of time?
A) The water would become murkier.
B) The water would become clearer.
C) The water would remain the same.

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Suspension feeders consume particulate matter suspended in the water, including algae and detritus. Removing them would allow these particles to accumulate, making the water murkier.

Suppose All of the Suspension Feeders Were Removed from a Lake