Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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The pattern of recovery in a community after a disturbance is called ___________________.
biogeochemical cycling |
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a trophic cascade |
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ecological succession |
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the trophic structure |
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