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In an Antarctic ecosystem, phytoplankton are eaten by krill, which are eaten by baleen whales. If the population of phytoplankton suddenly decreased:

The population of whales would increase.
The population of whales would decrease.
The population of phytoplankton would decrease.
None of the above.

Is it B?

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User Paulkon
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Yea I definintly think it's B

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User Pierre Bourdon
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B would make sense, because their wouldn't be enough phytoplankton for the whales to eat. I believe you are correct.
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User Lars Beck
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