Which feature describes a climax ecosystem?
AProduction balanced by respiration
BTotal absence of decomposers
CVery few species, simple food chains
DRapid replacement by other species
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Production balanced by respiration
A climax ecosystem is balanced, with gross primary production in equilibrium with total respiration.
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