Based on the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis, a Community's Species Diversity

question 45

Multiple Choice

Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased by ________.

• A) frequent massive disturbance
• B) stable conditions with no disturbance
• C) moderate levels of disturbance
• D) human intervention to eliminate disturbance

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