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

question 50

Multiple Choice

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

• A) frequent immigrations of new species
• B) stable conditions with no disturbance
• C) moderate levels of disturbance
• D) intensive disturbance by humans

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