Question

select the correct answer. organize the stages of biotic succession in order from first to last. a. climax, intermediate, pioneer b. intermediate, climax, pioneer c. pioneer, climax, intermediate d. pioneer, intermediate, climax

Explanation:

In biotic succession, pioneer species are the first to colonize an area. Intermediate species follow as the ecosystem develops further. The climax community is the final, stable stage. So the correct order is pioneer, intermediate, climax.

Answer:

D. pioneer, intermediate, climax