Of the following factors that impact biodiversity, which one would be considered a micro-effect?(1 point)

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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 hurricane destroys a coral reef.
A hurricane destroys a coral reef.

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 forest is cleared for the construction of a suburban home division.

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A stand of aspen trees dies and decays, leaving a clearing in the forest.

This example represents a micro-effect because it involves a localized change within a specific ecosystem, affecting a small area and potentially impacting species and interactions in that specific location. In contrast, the other examples involve larger-scale disturbances that impact broader ecosystems or environments.