Question

part 3: biodiversity & succession
part a. which habitat has higher biodiversity?
a. old - growth rainforest
b. recently burned forest
why?
part b. predict how the recently burned forest will change over time. name 2 species that might appear later.

Explanation:

Part A: Old - growth rainforests have a long - established ecosystem with a wide variety of species, while a recently burned forest has suffered destruction and has fewer species currently.
Part B: The recently burned forest will undergo succession. Pioneer species like fire - adapted grasses and certain fast - growing shrubs may appear first as they can quickly colonize disturbed areas.

Answer:

Part A: A. Old - growth rainforest
Part B: Grasses and shrubs