Explain Why Species Diversity Is Low When Disturbance Is Frequent

question 8

Essay

Explain why species diversity is low when disturbance is frequent in the Intermediate Disturbance hypothesis.

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Definitions:

After 1680

A temporal marker indicating events or conditions following the year 1680.

Free Blacks

African Americans who were not enslaved, living in the United States before the abolition of slavery, often facing legal and social discrimination despite their status.

Slave Society

A society in which the institution of slavery plays a central role in the economic, social, and cultural aspects of life.

Chesapeake Region

An area in the United States characterized by its location around the Chesapeake Bay, often referring to parts of Virginia and Maryland.