Which aspect of ecology would an ecologist be likely to study today that an ecologist 150 years ago would not have studied?
A) The effect of human sewage on stream biodiversity
B) The natural history of caddis fly larvae in a stream
C) The classification of all species of stream organisms
D) The comparison of species found in shallow streams and deep pools
E) The population size and growth rate of trout populations

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An ecologist 150 years ago would not have studied the impact of human sewage on stream biodiversity, as industrialization and widespread sewage disposal were not prevalent at that time.

Which Aspect of Ecology Would an Ecologist Be Likely to Study