In the Lottery Model of Species Diversity

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the lottery model of species diversity,

• A) disturbance prevents species coexistence.
• B) all species recolonize a site after disturbance.
• C) after disturbance a subset of all possible species colonizes.
• D) alpha and beta diversity are equal.
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Declining Industries Argument

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Wage Subsidies

Financial incentives provided by governments to employers to encourage the hiring of certain groups of people, reducing unemployment.

Tariffs

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