Many Plant Species Have Evolved in Ecosystems in Which Fire

Many plant species have evolved in ecosystems in which fire is a natural and essential component to habitat health and growth. These ecosystems include prairies, savannas, chaparrals, and conifer forests. As a result, many of these plants require fire to germinate, to establish, or to reproduce. In areas where fires are often suppressed, what can be said of the seeds that do not germinate for many years until stimulated by fire?

A) The seeds remain dormant.
B) The seeds hibernate.
C) The seeds are disturbed.
D) The seeds are opportunistic.