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WAEC Biology 2008 Question 39

Question 39

Population Ecology

The following observations concerning succession are true except that the

  1. A.pioneer community has fewer species
  2. B.middle stages communities are most diverse
  3. C.climax community has the greatest number of species
  4. D.total biomass of the community increases as succession progresses.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (climax community has the greatest number of species)

Explanation

Species diversity usually peaks in the middle stages and falls slightly at the climax, so the climax does not have the most species.