Which Description Below Is Most Consistent with the Nonequilibrium Model

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which description below is most consistent with the nonequilibrium model of community diversity?

• A) community structure remains stable in the absence of interspecific competition
• B) communities are assemblages of closely linked species that are permanently changed by disturbance
• C) interspecific interactions induce changes in community composition over time
• D) communities are constantly changing after being influenced by disturbances

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Definitions:

External

Pertains to factors, forces, or circumstances that lie outside an organization or system.

Producing

The act of creating, manufacturing, or bringing forth goods or services.

Strategists

Individuals specialized in developing and implementing plans or strategies aimed at achieving specific goals or outcomes, often within political, business, or military contexts.

Bystander Role

The position or perspective of an individual who observes, but is not directly involved in, a situation, incident, or problem.