Why Do Frequent Moderate Intensity Disturbances Increase Species Richness

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Essay

Why do frequent moderate intensity disturbances increase species richness?

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Definitions:

Clotting Factors

Proteins in the blood plasma that work in conjunction with platelets to stop bleeding by forming clots.

Antibodies

Immune system-generated proteins that recognize and neutralize invaders such as bacteria and viruses.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer membrane that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.