Campbell Biology: Australian And New Zealand Edition + Mastering Biology With Etext
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Author: Lisa, A. Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 54, Problem 3TYU
Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased by
- (A) frequent massive disturbance.
- (B) stable conditions with no disturbance.
- (C) moderate levels of disturbance.
- (D) human intervention to eliminate disturbance.
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Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased bya) frequent immigrations of new speciesb) moderate levels of disturbancec) intensive disturbance by humansd) stable conditions with no disturbance
Why do moderate levels of disturbance result in an increase in community diversity?a) The resulting uniform habitat supports stability, which in turn supports diversity.b) Less-competitive species evolve strategies to compete with dominant species.c) Habitats are opened up for less competitive speciesd) Competively dominant species infrequently exclude less competitive species after a moderate disturbance.
Disturbance often affects community structure by __________________.
Question 24 options:
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accelerating competitive exclusion
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temporarily decreasing the resource base, then increasing the resource base
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Campbell Biology: Australian And New Zealand Edition + Mastering Biology With Etext
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