Which of the following is a correct statement about trophic cascades?

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Which of the following is a correct statement about trophic cascades?

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They only occur in aquatic ecosystems. They describe how changes in predator populations affect lower trophic levels. Correct They have no impact on ecosystem balance. They only involve herbivores and primary producers.

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Trophic cascades describe the effects of changes in predator populations on lower trophic levels, influencing ecosystem dynamics.

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