In an ecosystem, a "Keystone Species" is an organism that helps hold the entire system together. If the Tiger (a keystone species) disappears from a forest, what is the most likely result?

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• A The forest will become peaceful and safer for all animals.
• B Herbivores (like deer) will overpopulate and eat all the plants, destroying the forest.
• C Other predators like Lions will move in immediately to help.
• D The trees will grow taller because no animals are climbing them.

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