Multiple Choice
Which statement about the portfolio effect is true?
A) It occurs when variations in one species' population cancels out variation in another so that overall abundance in the community remains the same.
B) Greater diversity decreases the chances of the portfolio effect occurring.
C) It was proposed by Robert May.
D) It is a mechanism that promotes community dynamics.
Correct Answer:
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