Based on the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, a community's species diversity is increased by ________.
A) frequent massive disturbance
B) stable conditions with no disturbance
C) moderate levels of disturbance
D) human intervention to eliminate disturbance

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The intermediate disturbance hypothesis suggests that species diversity is highest at moderate levels of disturbance. This is because such disturbances prevent competitive exclusion by dominant species, allowing a greater number of species to coexist.

Based on the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis, a Community's Species Diversity