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The diagram below shows the stages of succession in a forest ecosystem.
A diagram showing 4 stages of succession in a forest ecosystem. Stage A: A mature forest. A fire occurs, resulting in Stage B, a burnt forest where nothing is growing. Stage C, pioneer plant species grow in the bare ground. More species follow and grow bigger. Stage D: A mature forest with several tree species and younger trees.
Which area shows the climax community of secondary succession?
A
B
C
D

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D

Explanation: The climax community is the stable, mature endpoint of succession. After the fire (secondary succession) the sequence ends in a mature forest with several tree species and younger trees (stage D).