Which of the following would likely result from a decrease in the density of the golden apple snail in an area that previously had large snail populations?
A) The biomass of aquatic plants would increase.
B) Nutrient content would increase.
C) Phytoplankton density would increase.
D) No changes would be observed.

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A decrease in the density of the golden apple snail, which feeds on aquatic plants, would likely lead to an increase in the biomass of aquatic plants due to reduced grazing pressure.

Which of the Following Would Likely Result from a Decrease