Infer whether species diversity increases or decreases after a fire on a grassland. Explain your response.
Answer (2)
Fires can benefit in the following ways create mosaics & seral stages, improve forage, reduce shrubs, and create corridors.
Species diversity in grasslands often increases after a fire due to the rapid regrowth of fire-adapted grasses, the creation of diverse habitats, and the availability of nutrients from ash. Fire opens up niches for new species and leads to ecological succession, further contributing to biodiversity. A well-managed fire regime can thus support ecological balance and diversity.
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