Jumping worms affect populations in forest ecosystems by directly competing with native(1 point)

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producers.
producers.

decomposers.
decomposers.

primary consumers.
primary consumers.

secondary consumers.

Answer 1

Jumping worms affect populations in forest ecosystems by directly competing with decomposers.

These invasive earthworms alter soil structure, nutrient availability, and the overall ecosystem dynamics, which can negatively impact native decomposer species such as other earthworms and soil microorganisms that play crucial roles in nutrient cycling.