Which One of the Following Statements Accurately Reflects the Nature

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements accurately reflects the nature of climax communities?

• A) Climax communities have more consumers than producers, because the producers are so efficient.
• B) Climax communities develop very quickly.
• C) Succession begins once a climax community has been established.
• D) Climax communities are so well established that when disturbed, they quickly recover.
• E) Climax communities are the most efficient in terms of energy utilization and exhibit the greatest species diversity.

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