JAMB Biology 2006 Question 43

Question 43

Population Ecology

Climax communities in a biotic succession are usually characterized by

  1. A.a constant change in the appearance of the communities
  2. B.different species that are constantly changing
  3. C.a stable composition of plant and animal species
  4. D.rapid changes in the plant and animal species
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Answer: C (a stable composition of plant and animal species)

Explanation

A climax community is the final stage of succession. Its mix of plant and animal species stays stable over time.