JAMB Biology 1998 Question 43

Question 43

Population Ecology

The biological association that contributes directly to succession in a community is

  1. A.competition
  2. B.predation
  3. C.parasitism
  4. D.commensalism.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (competition)

Explanation

During succession new species out-compete the earlier ones for light, water and nutrients and replace them.