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In a certain marine ecosystem, an industrial waste spill occurs which turns out to be uniquely deadly for the photosynthetic protists. What do you expect to see one year later?A: Since phytoplankton are primary producers, there is likely to be a reduction in populations of both invertebrates and fish.B: Without photosynthetic protists, fewer dangerous toxins will be produced, and fish populations will flourish.C: Without algae to compete for food, the invertebrate populations will increase. D: Although invertebrates and fish will have somewhat lower food resources, the corals will benefit from the absence of photosynthetic protists.

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