According to the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, ____.

A. species richness becomes greatest in between disturbances of moderate intensity or frequency
B. a disturbance is necessary during succession in order to stabilize the community
C. community succession is highly predictable
D. competition and other species interactions are the most important factors in shaping community structure
E. a community reverts to a climax state after a disturbance


Answer: A

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