Which of the following is not a consequence of removing a keystone species from an ecosystem?

Decrease in species diversity

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Increase in other community populations

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Increase in the types of ecological interactions

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Decrease in the carrying capacity for most of the community

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Increase in the rate of growth of one or more populations

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The correct option is E Increase in the rate of growth of one or more populations

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