Refer to the Figure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
The figure illustrates Hacker and Gaines' extension of the intermediate disturbance hypothesis. Which statement does not align with the predictions of this model?

• A) At high levels of disturbance, positive interactions should increase the survival of individuals of the interacting species, increasing diversity.
• B) At intermediate levels of disturbance, positive interactions should help release species from competition, increasing diversity.
• C) At low levels of disturbance, positive interactions should help increase competition, increasing diversity.
• D) At all levels of disturbance, positive interactions should lead to higher diversity than competitive interactions alone.

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