In a study comparing the trophic interactions in two streams, you discover that a Florida stream has 12 different fish species at the secondary consumer level, while an Ohio stream has only six. Compared to the Ohio stream, you hypothesize that the Florida stream shows________________.

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The Florida stream has a greater number of fish species at the secondary consumer level, which indicates greater ecological complexity, resilience, and connectivity in the food web. It also suggests that the Florida stream may have a higher number of trophic levels.

In a Study Comparing the Trophic Interactions in Two Streams