Australian researchers removed a parasitic plant called mistletoe froma forest and observed the consequences. During the 3-yearexperiment, over 30% of the insect and bird species disappeared fromthe mistletoe-free forest. Another forest in which no mistletoe wasremoved saw no change in species diversity. What might the biologistsconclude from these data?

Australian researchers removed a parasitic plant called mistletoe froma forest and observed the consequences. During the 3-yearexperiment, over 30% of the insect and bird species disappeared fromthe mistletoe-free forest. Another forest in which no mistletoe wasremoved saw no change in species diversity. What might the biologistsconclude from these data?

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Chapter41: Community Ecology

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