Of the following factors that impact biodiversity, which one would be considered a micro-effect?(1 point) Responses An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants. An invasive species of plant is introduced that outcompetes all local plants. A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest. A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest. A hurricane destroys a coral reef. A hurricane destroys a coral reef. A forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.
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Among the options listed, the factor that would be considered a micro-effect is:
A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.
This scenario involves a localized change within an ecosystem, affecting the immediate area and potentially the species that inhabit it, making it a micro-effect on biodiversity. The other options represent larger scale disturbances or changes that would be more characteristic of macro-effects.
