WAEC Biology 1988 Question 37

Question 37

Population Ecology

Which of the following statements is not true of a climax vegetation? It

  1. A.is an ecological phenomenon
  2. B.is a stable community
  3. C.eliminates competition
  4. D.results from succession
  5. E.involves the colonization of a habitat
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Answer: C (eliminates competition)

Explanation

A climax community is stable, but competition among its members still goes on.