If One Were to Plot Species Numbers in a Community

question 19

Multiple Choice

If one were to plot species numbers in a community after a disturbance over a long time period

• A) Species numbers would be lowest right after a significant disturbance.
• B) Species numbers would be highest midway through the time toward climax community.
• C) Species numbers would decrease as better competitors colonized.
• D) Species numbers would theoretically be hump shaped with time.

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