What is a climax community?
a. The first community after a large disruption
b. A new, growing community
c. A stable, long-established community
d. The decline of a community after it peaks
ANS: C
A climax community is a group of species that tend not to change, barring a disruption from severe
external forces. These disruptions can range from violent storms and changes in the patterns of
currents to epidemic diseases. Information can be found in the section Marine Communities Change as
Time Passes.
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