Predators play an important role in:

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(D) Predators are essential for ecosystems because they perform multiple functions:$1$. They act as conduits for energy transfer across trophic levels

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(D) Predators are essential for ecosystems because they perform multiple functions:$1$. They act as conduits for energy transfer across trophic levels.$2$. They help in maintaining species diversity by reducing the intensity of competition among competing prey species.$3$. They keep prey populations under control,preventing them from over-exploiting their resources.Therefore,all the given options are correct.

$(I)$ Interaction	$(II)$ Effect
$(a) (+, -)$	$(P)$ Amensalism
$(b) (-, -)$	$(Q)$ Commensalism
$(c) (-, 0)$	$(R)$ Predation
$(d) (+, 0)$	$(S)$ Competition

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