Question

according to the image, which type of natural disturbance would promote the highest biodiversity in an ecosystem? high species richness low infrequent (low intensity) disturbance frequent (high intensity) infrequent migration of species into a forest with a dominant species storms of high intensity that move through the forest frequently frequent clearcutting of all trees and vegetation periodic fires of moderate intensity in a forest community

Explanation:

The intermediate - disturbance hypothesis suggests that biodiversity is highest at intermediate levels of disturbance. Infrequent migration is a low - intensity disturbance. High - intensity frequent storms and frequent clear - cutting are high - intensity disturbances. Periodic fires of moderate intensity represent an intermediate - level disturbance which promotes biodiversity by creating a mosaic of habitats at different successional stages.

Answer:

Periodic fires of moderate intensity in a forest community