When a community like the tallgrass prairie is maintained by regular disturbances such as periodic fires set by Native Americans or by lightning, a ________ community exists.

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A subclimax community exists when a community is prevented from reaching its climax due to regular disturbances, such as periodic fires. The tallgrass prairie is an example of a subclimax community because the regular fires prevent the growth of trees and allow the grasses to dominate.

When a Community Like the Tallgrass Prairie Is Maintained by Regular