Which One of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects the Nature

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements accurately reflects the nature of mature communities?

• A) Mature communities have more consumers than producers, because the producers are so efficient.
• B) Mature communities develop very quickly.
• C) Succession begins once a mature community has been established.
• D) Mature communities are so well established that when disturbed, they quickly recover.
• E) Mature communities are the most efficient in terms of energy utilization and exhibit the greatest species diversity.

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