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:

Supportive Tissue

Biological tissue that provides structural and metabolic support to cells and organs within the body, including types such as bone, cartilage, and connective tissue.

Central Back

This term is not specific to a widely recognized concept in psychology or biology; it may refer to the central part of the back in an anatomical context.

Automatic Reaction

A fast, involuntary response to a stimulus, which does not require conscious thought.

Gust Of Wind

A sudden, brief increase in wind speed, often perceived as a short, powerful burst.