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Will the impact of removing all the organisms in a trophic level be different for different trophic levels? Can the organisms of any trophic level be removed without causing any damage to the ecosystem?
a. Will the impact of removing all the organisms in a trophic level be different for different trophic levels?
b. If the autotrophs were killed, the nutrient cycle in the area would be disrupted. When producers are removed, herbivores will not survive or will migrate to a different ecosystem.
c. If carnivores are destroyed, herbivore populations will decrease to unsustainable levels and can destroy the producers.
d. If decomposers are removed, the dead remains of animals will increase, causing pollution in the environment.
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