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A researcher is recording and monitoring data about a population of plankton-eating fish. When she analyzes the data, she notes a population change that starts at point D.%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A%0D%0A %0D%0A%0D%0AWhich is the best prediction to test in an investigation to explain why the population changed at point D?%0D%0A%0D%0A a%0D%0APeople released an invasive species of fish into the ecosystem.%0D%0A b%0D%0AThe fish entered into a mutualistic relationship with another organism.%0D%0A c%0D%0AThe number of predators in the area has decreased.%0D%0A d%0D%0AIncreased water clarity caused an increase in plankton density.
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d%0D%0AIncreased water clarity caused an increase in plankton density.
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The best prediction to test in an investigation to explain why the population changed at point D would be:

c) The number of predators in the area has decreased.