The sequence of distinctive plants and animal communities occurring within a given area of newly formed land or land cleared of plant cover is called:
A)biotic pyramid
B)biomes
C)competition
D)ecological succession

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Ecological succession is the natural process by which an area of land is colonized and then gradually replaced by other plant and animal communities over time. This process occurs in several stages, starting with pioneer species that are adapted to thrive in harsh, newly formed environments, and ending with climax communities that are relatively stable and diverse. The sequence of these communities is a result of interactions between the biotic and abiotic factors of the environment, and can take decades, centuries, or even millennia to complete.

The Sequence of Distinctive Plants and Animal Communities Occurring Within