Climax Community

A forest full of MATURE PINE TREES that is fully recovered from a disturbance is an example of...​ (a)  

• Climax community

• Pioneer Species

• Intermediate species

Stable, final stage of succession

• adaptation

• niche

• pioneer species

• climax community

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Can you guess what the final snapshot (#8) reveals?

• pioneer species

• climax community

• only biotic factors

• only abiotic factors

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Final illustration (#8) shows a

• pioneer species

• climax community

• only biotic factors

• only abiotic factors

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Which of the following best demonstrates a climax community?

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What is the term that describes a steady and stable community?

• peak community

• turf community

• climax community

• disturbed community

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Which of the following best describes a climax community?

• A stable and mature ecological community with little change in species composition

• The first stage of ecological succession

• A community dominated by invasive species

• A community with high species turnover

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In ecological succession, what role does a climax community play?

• It initiates the process of succession

• It represents the final stage of succession

• It is a temporary stage before the next disturbance

• It is characterized by rapid species replacement

Which of the following is an example of a climax community?

• A newly formed volcanic island

• A mature tropical rainforest

• A recently flooded wetland

• A field of annual wildflowers

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What is a key characteristic of a climax community in an ecosystem?

• High biodiversity and constant change

• Stability and equilibrium

• Frequent disturbances

• Dominance by pioneer species

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