Biology

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Across
  1. 2. sunlight cannot reach the bottom of the ocean, so ____ cannot grow
  2. 3. an island would experience ________ succession after a volcanic eruption
  3. 5. phytoplankton population will _____ over time if sunlight is limited
  4. 6. organisms would experience an increase in their _____ rate if acid rain continues to drop pH in local estuaries
  5. 8. a decrease in biodiversity could lead to the _______ of an ecosystem.
  6. 9. the main biotic limiting factor for terrestrial ecosystems
  7. 11. biodiversity will ______ in coastal regions of Florida as sea levels continue rising
Down
  1. 1. heavy rainfall caused a landslide that washed away the soil and organisms in an area. This is an example of ______ ______.
  2. 4. parasites are a ______ limiting factor.
  3. 7. invasive species _______ the ecosystem by competing with native species for resources.
  4. 10. a forest would experience ________ succession after a fire