The priority effect occurs when the
A) first species to arrive at a site have a greater probability of becoming established than subsequent species.
B) first species to arrive at a site have a lower probability of becoming established than subsequent species.
C) arrival of one species at a site affects the subsequent colonization of other species.
D) arrival of one species at a site improves conditions so there is an increased probability of subsequent species becoming established.
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