Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Ecosystems with higher species richness tend to be more stable and resilient to disturbances.
Reason (R): Higher species richness reduces competition among species, leading to ecosystem stability.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not explain (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. (A) is False but (R) is True.
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