Which conclusion was the primary finding of Buss and Jackson's study of coral-associated invertebrates and algae in Jamaica?
A) Competitive networks can be circular.
B) Environmental context can change the outcome of species interactions.
C) Diversity is maintained due to the existence of keystone species.
D) Species diversity estimates vary with sampling effort.

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Buss and Jackson's study primarily found that competitive networks among coral-associated invertebrates and algae can be circular, meaning that no single species is dominant over all others, allowing for coexistence and maintaining diversity.

Which Conclusion Was the Primary Finding of Buss and Jackson's