Very rapid speciation occurred when cichlid fishes were isolated in Lake Victoria. Widespread extinction was dramatically seen when

A. hybridization stopped.
B. predatory fish were added.
C. fishing was prohibited.
D. artificial selection stopped.
E. insect larvae stocks were depleted.


Answer: B

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