Question

In an ecosystem with low biodiversity, the removal of a species will (1 point)
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disturb the ecosystem because another species will take its place.
disturb the ecosystem because another species will take its place.

not affect the ecosystem because another species will take its place.
not affect the ecosystem because another species will take its place.

disturb the ecosystem because another species will not be able to replace it.
disturb the ecosystem because another species will not be able to replace it.

not affect the ecosystem because another species will not be able to replace it.

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In an ecosystem with low biodiversity, the removal of a species will:

disturb the ecosystem because another species will not be able to replace it.

Low biodiversity means there are fewer species that can fulfill similar roles or functions, so the absence of a species is likely to have a significant negative impact on the ecosystem.