The intermediate disturbance hypothesis posits which of the following?

a. Species richness is greatest in communities that experience infrequent moderate
disturbances.
b. Species richness is greatest in communities that experience high temperatures.
c. Species richness is greatest in communities that experience frequent severe disturbances.
d. Species richness is greatest in communities that experience frequent moderate
disturbances.
e. Species richness is greatest in communities that experience intense disturbances.


D

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