Question

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if japanese honeysuckle grows unchecked, plant species diversity would in the forest
if japanese honeysuckle is removed, plant species diversity would likely
community overstory ecotone increase decline

Explanation:

Japanese honeysuckle is an invasive species. Invasive species often out - compete native plants for resources like sunlight, water, and nutrients. When an invasive species like Japanese honeysuckle grows unchecked, it reduces the availability of these resources for other plant species. As a result, many native plant species may not be able to survive, leading to a decline in plant species diversity in the forest community. A forest community is a group of different plant and animal species living and interacting in a forest area.

On the other hand, if the invasive Japanese honeysuckle is removed, the native plant species that were previously out - competed can now access more resources. This allows a greater number of native plant species to grow, reproduce, and co - exist, which is likely to increase plant species diversity.

Answer:

If Japanese honeysuckle grows unchecked, plant species diversity would decline in the forest community. If Japanese honeysuckle is removed, plant species diversity would likely increase.