JosephConnell’s “intermediate disturbance hypothesis” proposes that:a.species diversity is highest at intermediate frequencies of disturbance.b.species diversity is lowest at intermediate frequencies of disturbance.c.population growth rates are highest at intermediate frequencies ofdisturbance.d.competitive exclusion is fastest at intermediate levels of disturbance.e.none of the choices apply.

JosephConnell’s “intermediate disturbance hypothesis” proposes that:a.species diversity is highest at intermediate frequencies of disturbance.b.species diversity is lowest at intermediate frequencies of disturbance.c.population growth rates are highest at intermediate frequencies ofdisturbance.d.competitive exclusion is fastest at intermediate levels of disturbance.e.none of the choices apply.

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Chapter54: Community Ecology

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