JAMB Biology 2000 Question 28

Question 28

Population Ecology

An ecological succession often leads to

  1. A.an increase in species diversity
  2. B.a decrease in species diversity
  3. C.an unstable community
  4. D.the dispersal of species.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an increase in species diversity)

Explanation

As succession proceeds, conditions become more varied and more species can live there, until a stable climax is reached.