The Change in Plant, Animal, and Microbial Communities in an Area

question 34

Multiple Choice

The change in plant, animal, and microbial communities in an area following disturbance or the creation of new substrate is called ________.

• A) progression
• B) succession
• C) replacement
• D) colonization
• E) invasion

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Definitions:

Maturity

The time at which a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, becomes due and must be repaid.

Market Efficiency

A concept describing the degree to which stock prices and other securities prices reflect all available, relevant information.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a share of a company in the stock market.

Adverse Information

information that negatively affects an investor's valuation of an investment and can include any bad news that impacts a company's predicted future performance or profits.