Some Species, Like Trees That Thrive in the Shade, Can

question 50

Multiple Choice

Some species, like trees that thrive in the shade, can survive as long as their environment remains unchanged. As a climax species, ________________.

• A) will survive until a disturbance causes a new ecosystem to move in
• B) will survive any ecosystem disturbances
• C) will decline after reaching the climax stage
• D) will be the first things to grow in that area after a disturbance
• E) are r-adapted species

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