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Title: Disturbances to an ecosystem, such as fires and floods, are often seen as negative. Describe a ...
Post by: Mollykgkg on Jan 17, 2020

Disturbances to an ecosystem, such as fires and floods, are often seen as negative. Describe a situation where regular disturbances are not only beneficial, but are required to sustain the ecosystem.

Title: Disturbances to an ecosystem, such as fires and floods, are often seen as negative. Describe a ...
Post by: Mollythedog on Jan 17, 2020

Possible Answer: Many ecosystems are dependent upon seasonal floods to bring in new nutrients or seasonal fires to clear underbrush or to germinate seeds. In the absence of these events, the organisms that have adapted to those situations would struggle.