Regime Shift

What will be an ideal response?


A fundamental shift in the overall character of an ecological community, generally occurring after some extreme disturbance, and after which the community may not return to its original state. Also known as a phase shift.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A) alkyl B) amino C) hydroxyl D) thiol

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