The idea that older, more stable habitats have greater species richness than habitats subjected to frequent, widespread disturbances is known as:
A) natural selection.
B) the time hypothesis.
C) island biogeography.
D) the theory of community stability.
E) the disturbance hypothesis.

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The time hypothesis suggests that older habitats have had more time for species diversification and accumulation, leading to greater species richness compared to younger or frequently disturbed habitats.

The Idea That Older, More Stable Habitats Have Greater Species