According to the intermediate disturbance hypothesis, species diversity might be low under conditions of low disturbance or stress because there may be high levels of
A) competitive exclusion.
B) resource partitioning.
C) coexistence.
D) reproduction.
E) interaction.

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The intermediate disturbance hypothesis suggests that moderate levels of disturbance can promote species diversity by preventing competitive exclusion, as some species may be better adapted to the disturbed environment compared to others. However, under conditions of low disturbance or stress, competition between species may be too intense, leading to the exclusion of less competitive species and ultimately reducing diversity.

According to the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis, Species Diversity Might Be