According to the diversity-stability hypothesis:
A. A loss of any species from an ecosystem leads to an approximately equal decline in stability.
B. Losing even a few species from an ecosystem causes a drastic decline in ecosystem stability.
C. The loss of a few species from an ecosystem does significantly affect ecosystem functioning.
D. Every species has an important role in ecosystem function, but we cannot predict the effect of species loss.
E. Genetic diversity is the most important part of ecosystem stability.
Answer: A
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