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2. Distinguish between the equilibrium (Balance of Nature) view that once dominated ecological theory, and the current non-equilibrium view. Use succession to illustrate your answer. What do we mean by the "climax" community? Is there truly an end to succession in a community? Explain
In the middle intertidal, a patch of mussels is scraped off due to a large piece of drift wood and wave action.
1.Describe the ecological succession and the climax community in the patch for the following conditions:
The patch is large and there are barnacles, dog whelks, mussels and sea stars present.
Compare with the ecological succession and community composition if chitons were abundant in this environment.