Roads are often built through forests for industrial purposes or as land is developed for residential and commercial needs. How would roads through a forest most likely affect the ecosystem? O Non-native species would replace native species. Elim O All producers would be eliminated from the community. O The natural succession of vegetation would change. O The number of primary consumers would increase.

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