❓ Question According to the passage, what was the primary outcome of Robert Paine's experiment with starfish?
- A. A) The starfish population increased dramatically in the absence of mussels.
- B. B) The removal of starfish led to a decline in mussel numbers and higher biodiversity.
- C. C) The absence of starfish caused mussels to dominate and reduce overall species diversity.
- D. D) The experiment showed that starfish are herbivores that control plant growth.