A) how ecosystems maintain stability over time B) ecological succession in an ecosystem C) interaction between biotic and abiotic factors within an ecosystem an ecosystem that is completely out of balance
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Resilience refers to the speed at which an ecosystem recovers from a disturbance, while resistance is the ability of an ecosystem to remain stable when faced with a disturbance. Show more…
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