Question

Read the statements regarding a stable community and choose the correct option
(1) must be resistant to occasional disturbances
(2) should show much variation in productivity from year to year
(3) must be resistant to invasions by alien species

• A. (1)and (2) are correct
• B. (1), (2) and (3) are correct
• C. (1) onlV is correct
• D. (2) and (3) are correct
• E. (1) and (3) are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Climax community is the stable, self perpetuating and final biotic community that develops at the end of biotic succession and is in perfect harmony with the physical environment. Climax community has maximum diversity and niche specialization. It should not show too much variation in productivity from year to year.