The plants and animals now present on acreage from which the trees were removed ten years earlier represent
A) primary succession.
B) a climax forest.
C) pioneer species.
D) secondary succession.
E) species introduction.

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The presence of plants and animals on the acreage from which trees were removed ten years earlier indicates that secondary succession has occurred. When an existing community is disturbed, secondary succession takes place, and new plants and animals colonize the area. This is different from primary succession, where a community forms on a completely barren area where no living organisms existed before. The term "climax forest" refers to the most stable and diverse stage of ecological development for a particular climate and region. Pioneer species refer to the first organisms to colonize a new or disturbed habitat. Species introduction refers to intentionally or unintentionally introducing a non-native species into an ecosystem.

The Plants and Animals Now Present on Acreage from Which