Resistance to Change
The ability of an ecosystem to maintain its structure and function when subjected to external disturbances.
Real World
The Serengeti ecosystem maintains stable wildebeest populations despite annual drought cycles because diverse predator-prey relationships and vegetation types buffer against collapse.
Exam Focus
Distinguish 'resistance' from 'resilience' — resistance is about withstanding disturbance, resilience is about recovering after it.
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