Hard Bottom Benthic Flashcards

1
Q

What structures rocky subtidal communities?

A

Disturbance
Competition
Predation/grazing

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2
Q

Alternative Stable States

A

There is so much disturbance that it creates a very fluid stability

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3
Q

Predator Reversal

A

In some enverments preditor can become prey

  • snails eat all larva
  • larva are able to grow up and eat snails
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