Consider the following statements with reference to ecosystem stability 1 A diverse e...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecosystems

Consider the following statements with reference to ecosystem stability:

1. A diverse ecosystem is more stable and resilient.

2. Ecosystem stability increases with decrease in number of links in food web.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 & 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2nd statement is incorrect. Ecosystem stability increases with increase in number of links in food web.

Food webs consist of many interconnected food chains and are more realistic representation of consumption relationships in ecosystems.

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