Following disturbance to a community, succession—characterized by a change in community structure over time—can eventually result in a relatively stable stage called a
A) moraine.
B) climax community.
C) primary successional stage.
D) secondary successional stage.
E) facilitation.

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A climax community is a relatively stable and mature community that undergoes little changes over time. It is the result of succession, whereby the community structure changes over time in response to disturbances. The climax community represents the end point of succession, where the community structure is well-established and relatively stable.

Following Disturbance to a Community, Succession—characterized by a Change in Community