Other than predation by introduced Nile perch, the most likely explanation for the recent decline in cichlid species diversity in Lake Victoria is ________.
A) reinforcement
B) fusion
C) stability
D) polyploidy

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Fusion is the process where different species interbreed and merge into a single species, which can lead to a decline in species diversity. In Lake Victoria, hybridization among cichlid species can result in fusion, reducing the number of distinct species.

Other Than Predation by Introduced Nile Perch, the Most Likely