Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the passage?
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The question is asking which sentence best expresses the essential information in the provided passage about ecosystem stability and the role of patchiness versus diversity in climax communities.
Answer
A patchy environment is thought to increase stability because it supports a wide variety of organisms.
The final answer is a patchy environment is thought to increase stability because it supports a wide variety of organisms.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a patchy environment is thought to increase stability because it supports a wide variety of organisms.
More Information
The essential idea is that the stability of climax communities is linked to environmental patchiness, not diversity, since it allows for more species.
Tips
Be careful not to confuse 'diversity' with 'patchiness' as the source of stability.
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