Hac1 activates transcription of genes encoding several protein-folding catalysts.

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Biotic Theory

a. Competition

b. Parasitism

c. Predation 

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Natural Enemies Promote Increased Species Richness at Local Levels

Natural enemy's hypothesis supposes the action of natural enemies reduces prey density.

Natural enemies – Predator, parasite 

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Competition theory

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Communities in Climatically Similar Habitats May Themselves Be Similar in Species Richness

A stable community changes little in species richness over time

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Proposed attributes of successfully invading species

a. Shedding of natural enemies during colonization 

b. Absence of natural enemies in recipient community 

c. Better competitor than native species 

d. Presence of mutualists in recipient community 

e. High dispersal ability 

f. Association with humans 

g. High reproductive rate (r-selected species) 

h. High growth rate (r-selected species) 

i. Ability to thrive in disturbed areas 

j. Asexual reproduction (plants) 

k. Unique ways of life; occupy vacant niches 

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Five Hypotheses Explain How Species Richness Affects Community Services Diversity-stability hypothesis, more species are present, the more stable the community.