Question

which of the following best describes succession?
a the creating of new life from nothing
b the evolution of species through natural selection
c the reduction of biodiversity in a biological community
d the predictable changes in species composition after a disturbance

Explanation:

Succession in biology refers to the predictable changes in species composition in a biological community over time, especially after a disturbance like a fire or flood. It is not about creating life from nothing, species - evolution through natural selection, or reduction of biodiversity.

Answer:

D. The predictable changes in species composition after a disturbance