WAEC Biology 1995 Question 43

Question 43

Population Ecology

Which of the following is not an outcome of ecological succession?

  1. A.There is a progressive change in species structure, organic matter and energy flow
  2. B.The climax stage consists of a comparatively long lasting species composition
  3. C.There is no dynamic equilibrium between the community and habitat in the climax stage
  4. D.Communities occurring later in the sequence of succession are more complex
  5. E.There are fewer dominant species in the late stages of succession
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Answer: C (There is no dynamic equilibrium between the community and habitat in the climax stage)

Explanation

At the climax the community is in dynamic equilibrium with its habitat, so C is not an outcome.