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Write whether the following statements are true or false .
(i) Communities with more species tend to be more stable that those with less species.
(ii) David Tilman found that plots with less species showed less year-to-year variation in total biomass.
(iii) A stable community must be resistant to invasions by exotic species.
(iv) Effect of reduction in diversity has been explained by Alexander von Humboldt through rivet popper hypothesis.

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To determine whether the given statements are true or false, we will analyze each statement based on our understanding of biodiversity and ecological stability. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Statement (i)**: "Communities with more species tend to be more stable than those with less species." - **Analysis**: It is widely accepted in ecology that greater biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability. More species can lead to more complex interactions and resilience to disturbances. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **True**. ...
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