Which Mechanism of Succession Is Independent of the Presence or Absence

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism of succession is independent of the presence or absence of other species?

• A) inhibition
• B) tolerance
• C) facilitation
• D) facilitation and tolerance

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Definitions:

Eastern Pacific

A region of the Pacific Ocean bounded by the Americas to the east and the central and western parts of the ocean to the west, known for significant meteorological and oceanographic phenomena.

East Australian Current

A warm ocean current that flows from the tropical Coral Sea, southward along the eastern coast of Australia.

Precipitation

Any form of water - liquid or solid - falling from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, and hail.

Rain Forests

Tropical forests characterized by high rainfall, with annual rainfall between 1750 and 2000 mm.