Which of the following best explains why moderate levels of disturbance result in an increase in community diversity?
A) Habitat is opened up for less competitive species.
B) Competitively dominant species infrequently exclude less competitive species after a moderate disturbance.
C) The resulting uniform habitat supports stability, which in turn supports diversity.
D) Less-competitive species evolve strategies to compete with dominant species.

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Moderate disturbances create opportunities for less competitive species to establish themselves by opening up habitats, thus increasing community diversity.

Which of the Following Best Explains Why Moderate Levels of Disturbance