The video also discusses the role of sunflower stars in the community. What do you predict would be the most likely outcome if the sunflower star population increased dramatically? (1 point)
a. The number of sea otters would drop.
b. The amount of kelp would decrease.
c. The number of sea urchins would drop. Energy flows from microscopic algae to sessile invertebrates to crabs to sea otters.
d. The amount of abalone would increase. Energy flows from kelp to microscopic algae to sea stars to crabs to otters.
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c. The number of sea urchins would drop. Energy flows from microscopic algae to sessile invertebrates to crabs to sea otters.