If Cowles is correct about succession, then
A) space can be substituted for time.
B) the unique conditions in particular locations are of great importance.
C) we do not have the ability to make inferences about the changes in communities over time scales that span centuries.
D) succession is usually unpredictable.

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Cowles' theory of succession suggests that by studying different areas at various stages of succession, we can infer the temporal sequence of ecological changes, effectively substituting space for time.

If Cowles Is Correct About Succession, Then