Removal of a keystone species from a community will likely decrease species richness by interrupting
A) symbiosis.
B) biotic resistance.
C) competition.
D) trophic interactions.
E) resource-mediated coexistence.

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Keystone species are important in maintaining trophic interactions in a community. Removing them can cause cascading effects and disrupt food webs, leading to a decrease in species richness.

Removal of a Keystone Species from a Community Will Likely