alleryStart learning →What is true of organic matter in a climax community?
ARapid yearly buildup
BSteady yearly decline
CNo net yearly accumulation
DOnly decomposers remain
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No net yearly accumulation
In a climax community annual production and use of energy are balanced, so no organic matter builds up.
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