Why is species richness generally low in communities that experience high disturbance frequency, intensity, or both?

Because competitively dominant species displace other species.
Because disturbances decrease habitat diversity.
Because producers are disproportionately affected by disturbances.
Because predation is highest under these conditions.
Because only highly disturbance - tolerant species can persist.

Question

Why is species richness generally low in communities that experience high disturbance frequency, intensity, or both?

Because competitively dominant species displace other species.
Because disturbances decrease habitat diversity.
Because producers are disproportionately affected by disturbances.
Because predation is highest under these conditions.
Because only highly disturbance - tolerant species can persist.

Accepted Answer

∻Answer∻ ⚹ Because only highly disturbance-tolerant species can persist. ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ High disturbance frequency and intensity create unstable environments. ‖‖ b ⋮ Only species with high tolerance to disturbances can survive and reproduce. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Disturbance tolerance in species ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ In environments with frequent or intense disturbances, only species that can withstand these conditions will persist, leading to lower species richness. ⚹◊How does disturbance frequency and intensity impact species richness in a community?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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