Which of the Following Best Explains Why Moderate Levels of Disturbance

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why moderate levels of disturbance result in an increase in community diversity?

• A) Habitat is opened up for less competitive species.
• B) Competitively dominant species infrequently exclude less competitive species after a moderate disturbance.
• C) The resulting uniform habitat supports stability, which in turn supports diversity.
• D) Less-competitive species evolve strategies to compete with dominant species.

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