How does the interconnection of food chains in a food web contribute to the stability of an ecosystem?(1 point)

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It ensures that only one species is responsible for each trophic level.
It ensures that only one species is responsible for each trophic level.

It allows multiple organisms to share the same food source, providing alternative food options if one source is depleted.
It allows multiple organisms to share the same food source, providing alternative food options if one source is depleted.

It limits the number of organisms that can occupy each trophic level.
It limits the number of organisms that can occupy each trophic level.

It increases competition among species, leading to a decrease in population sizes.
It increases competition among species, leading to a decrease in population sizes.

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The correct response is:

It allows multiple organisms to share the same food source, providing alternative food options if one source is depleted.

This interconnectivity in food webs enhances ecosystem stability because it ensures that if a particular food source becomes scarce or a species is affected, other organisms can still thrive, thereby maintaining balance in the ecosystem.