Winter Storms Can Affect Diversity on Intertidal Boulders Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Winter storms can affect diversity on intertidal boulders because

• A) cold water temperatures kill algae and invertebrates.
• B) some invertebrates are more vulnerable than others to being dislodged by currents.
• C) desiccation of exposed invertebrates by unusually high winds is an important source of mortality.
• D) strong storm waves overturn boulders and thereby accelerate competitive exclusion.
• E) strong storm waves overturn boulders and thereby remove competitive dominants.

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