The ____ hypothesis predicts that ecosystem functions will be maintained more reliably in natural communities when multiple species perform a given ecological function but differ in their responses to environmental changes.

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The biological insurance hypothesis suggests that biodiversity provides a form of insurance for ecosystems against declines in their functioning because different species may respond differently to environmental changes, ensuring that some species can always maintain critical ecological functions.

The ____ Hypothesis Predicts That Ecosystem Functions Will Be Maintained