Which of the following was a finding of Flecker and Townsend's studies of an aquatic trophic cascade?
A) Brown trout decreased invertebrate density more than the native galaxias did.
B) Brown trout decreased invertebrate species diversity more than the native galaxias did.
C) Lower invertebrate density led to a decrease in algal biomass.
D) Stocking non-native fish had no effect on how a stream ecosystem functions.

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Flecker and Townsend's studies found that brown trout, a non-native species, had a more significant impact on reducing invertebrate density compared to the native galaxias, demonstrating the influence of introduced species on aquatic ecosystems.

Which of the Following Was a Finding of Flecker and Townsend's