Marine communities evolve more rapidly than terrestrial communities. Indicate whether the statement is true or false


ANS: F
Terrestrial communities evolve at faster rates than marine communities. Environmental factors do not
change as quickly in the ocean as they do on land. Information can be found in the section Marine
Communities Change as Time Passes.

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