Aquatic ecosystems dominated by phytoplankton have ________ rates of herbivory than those in which vascular plants dominate.

Name: Aquatic ecosystems dominated by phytoplankton have ________ rates of herbivory than those in which vascular plants dominate.
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Phytoplankton are primary producers that are consumed by a wide range of herbivores, leading to higher rates of herbivory compared to ecosystems dominated by vascular plants, which have more structural defenses and are less accessible to herbivores.

Aquatic Ecosystems Dominated by Phytoplankton Have ________ Rates of Herbivory