According to the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis, Species Richness Is Greatest

question 81

Multiple Choice

According to the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, species richness is greatest in communities that experience ____.

• A) rare moderate disturbances
• B) high temperatures
• C) frequent severe disturbances
• D) frequent moderate disturbances
• E) rare intense disturbances

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