Question

1. a kelp forest is a marine biome with high species biodiversity. kelp is the main producer and acts as habitat for many aquatic species. invertebrates like brittle - worms, prawn, snails, brittle stars, and sea urchins eat the kelp. a wide range of fish and marine mammals including gray whales and sea otters feed upon the invertebrates in kelp forests. sea otters take refuge from sharks and orca in these kelp forests and eat the red sea urchins that feed on the kelp. how does the species biodiversity of kelp forests affect the sustainability of that ecosystem? a. the biodiversity of kelp forests prevents any one population from becoming too large and maintains the health of that ecosystem. b. the biodiversity of kelp forests allows the red sea urchin population to grow in size until they are the dominant species and eat all of the kelp. c. the biodiversity of kelp forests does not affect the sustainability of that ecosystem. d. the biodiversity of kelp forests allows non - native species to find food and shelter and lets them become a native species over time.

Explanation:

Biodiversity in ecosystems helps maintain balance. In kelp forests, a variety of species interact in food - webs. A high level of biodiversity prevents any one population from over - growing and disrupting the ecosystem. For example, sea otters eat red sea urchins that feed on kelp, and a diverse set of species helps keep populations in check.

Answer:

A. The biodiversity of kelp forests prevents any one population from becoming too large and maintains the health of that ecosystem.