Once a mature community develops,is it likely to remain that way indefinitely?
A) No; over long-term time scales, climate change will probably occur, causing the community to eventually change.
B) No; once a climax community develops, the lack of biotic variability eventually degrades the habitat.
C) Yes; once a climax community develops, it will always remain undisturbed.
D) Yes; climax communities become so stable that they prevent disturbances from occurring.

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Mature communities, or climax communities, are not permanent because environmental changes, such as climate change, can alter the conditions and lead to changes in the community structure over time.

Once a Mature Community Develops,is It Likely to Remain That