Multiple Choice
Would disturbance or stress be likely to have the most rapid effect on community structure?
A) Disturbance, because disturbance always has a larger overall effect
B) Disturbance, because it injures or kills immediately, making room for other organisms
C) Stress, because it involves changes in reproduction and/or growth
D) Stress, because stress always results in stronger long-term effects
E) Either, depending on the individual situation
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