Question

which of the following describes how ecological succession is related to the biodiversity found within a climax community?
a ecosystems become less diverse during ecological succession because there are fewer animals moving into the climax community as the trees begin to grow.
b ecosystems become more diverse because a greater variety of organisms moving into the climax community as the trees grown.
c ecosystems become more diverse during the process of succession because everything is being destroyed.
d ecosystems become less diverse during the process of succession because everything is being destroyed.

Explanation:

Ecological succession is the process by which an ecosystem changes over time. In primary and secondary succession, as the ecosystem progresses towards a climax community, more complex organisms can inhabit the area. Trees provide habitats, food sources, and niches that support a greater variety of organisms. For example, in a forest climax community, there are different layers (canopy, understory) that house various species of birds, insects, mammals, etc. Option A is incorrect because ecosystems become more diverse as they approach climax (not less). Option C is wrong as succession is about development (not destruction leading to diversity). Option D is incorrect as succession leads to more diversity (not less due to destruction).

Answer:

B. Ecosystems become more diverse because a greater variety of organisms moving into the climax community as the trees grown.